A Conservative Approach to Tooth Extraction.
Simply put, a tooth extraction is when a tooth is removed. Wisdom teeth removal should always be performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. By understanding the reasons for tooth extraction you will have a better understanding of why an oral surgeon should perform the procedure.
Damage From Trauma Or Decay
Generally speaking, your dentist will always try to repair a tooth that has been damaged. However, if the damage is too severe to be repaired with a filling or a crown tooth extraction is normally the route next chosen.
Because teeth will normally start to move towards the space created by removing a tooth and cause problems with your bite, you may need to consider the options of a bridge or a dental implants once the tooth is removed. However, dental implants are typically not necessary following the wisdom teeth removal.
Orthodontic Treatments
An orthodontic treatment, such as braces, may also require a tooth extraction. Sometimes, especially when a tooth is too large for the mouth or is causing some other problem, it may need to be removed for the orthodontic treatment to be successful. In most cases, crowded teeth can be straightened with braces. However, with severe overcrowding, tooth extraction is common.
There are other conditions, such as overbites, that require the removal of teeth. Additionally, teeth are usually removed symmetrically, meaning that two teeth are removed from the jaw so your bite remains balanced. Careful consideration is required to ensure this is the case to ensure optimal outcomes of the tooth extraction.
You may feel that tooth extraction seems extreme in the case of aiding an orthodontic treatment and alleviating overcrowding, but the alternative might mean more involved surgery to realign the jaw or repair other issues from not having a tooth removal procedure.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Not all wisdom teeth require extraction. Further, not all wisdom teeth cause problems, but it is very common for them to become impacted. An impacted tooth is a tooth that has developed at an abnormal angle or has failed to come in because it is trapped under the gum and pressing against other teeth.
In some cases, wisdom teeth can become infected which can cause the development of abscesses that lead to considerable swelling and pain. At Stewart & Arango Oral Surgery, we have state-of-the-art technology to analyze the condition of the wisdom teeth before we proceed with any tooth extraction as we decide on the best course of action.
Our Approach
First, it is important to understand that Stewart & Arango Oral Surgery prefers a conservative approach by keeping as many teeth in your mouth as possible.
Please take the time to learn about Stewart & Arango Oral Surgery in Dallas and the reputation of Dr. Stewart and Dr. Arango, and see what we offer, including insurance participation and financing to keep you comfortable during your procedure, by reading our FAQs.
We welcome walk-ins, and don’t worry if you don’t have a dentistry because we can help you with that too.
For more information, feel free to contact for wisdom teeth removal cost Dallas Stewart & Arango Oral Surgery in Dallas at 214-269-1244.
