Tooth Extraction Bridgeton – Wisdom Tooth Extraction Bridgeton

When a cosmetic repair isn’t capable of fulling of restoring a tooth, tooth extraction may need to be considered. Common tooth extractions can be performed by a general dentist, where more extensive tooth removals such as wisdom teeth removal requires the assistance of an oral surgeon. If you’re dealing with a damaged tooth, our team can help you decide whether tooth extraction is needed. Call Doctor Cutrona and our oral hygienist team at (314)-361-1818.

Here are some of the most common reasons a tooth may need to be extracted:

• To remove extra teeth that block other teeth from emerging.
• To remove a tooth that is deeply infected. Infected teeth can cause the immune system to weaken, so some cancer or organ donation patients may need to have infected teeth removed.
• Tooth extraction is commonly used to remove wisdom teeth that are impacted or growing incorrectly.

Wisdom Tooth Extraction Bridgeton

Wisdom teeth extraction requires the assistance of an oral surgeon. Wisdom teeth are most commonly an issue during a person’s early 20’s. It often happens that wisdom teeth emerge in incorrect positions and cause pain and then subsequently have to be removed. Because of the pain and difficulty the tooth may present if it remains, extraction is typically recommended. Some of the most common issues brought on by wisdom tooth impaction include:

• The impacted tooth causes other teeth to shift position
• Possible sinus function issues and congestion
• Jaw pain
• Infection
• Bone loss
• Gum irritation

Wisdom teeth begin development at a young age, and typically surface around age 20. Commonly, a wisdom tooth may fail to emerge fully into position. This is known as an impacted wisdom tooth. 70% of adults have to deal with impacted wisdom teeth.

A wisdom tooth may become impacted for a number of reasons. The primary reason is that there is simply not enough room in a person’s jaw to accommodate another molar. In some cases, a wisdom tooth is obstructed from fully emerging by other teeth, or because the wisdom tooth comes in at an angle. In all of these cases, the wisdom tooth must be removed.

Removal of impacted or un-erupted wisdom teeth is often more complex than a regular tooth extraction; it typically requires patients to be sedated during the procedure. An oral surgeon is commonly in charge of overseeing the procedure and the tooth removal.

Tooth Extraction Bridgeton – Wisdom Tooth Removal Bridgeton

If you’re currently dealing with tooth pain, and you believe extraction is a service you need, our family dentistry in Bridgeton can help. Our team is comprised of highly trained and qualified dentists and oral hygienists, and we can help you get the exact dental care you deserve. Call our team now at (314)-361-1818 to schedule your appointment.