Boise Dental Health & Tooth Extractions

A tooth extraction is a process in which a tooth is removed from the mouth. As one of the most common dental procedures, it is only recommended if your Boise dentist cannot save the tooth.

If you’re worried you may need a tooth extraction, it’s important to make an appointment at Summit Dental. Before performing an extraction, our Boise dentists will determine whether or not it’s possible to save your tooth and will identify any other oral health problems you may have, thereby preventing further issues.

As to whether or not you specifically need an extraction, only your Boise dentist can determine whether it’s necessary. However, we’d like to provide you with the following reasons a person might need a tooth extraction.

Decay & Infection

Cavities, infections and other periodontal diseases can affect the health and integrity of your teeth. If left untreated, it may provide cause for a tooth extraction.

When caught early, a dentist can repair a cavity and stop further damage with a dental filling. However, if a cavity goes untreated, it will spread and further damage a tooth’s structure to where a filling won’t be possible. At that point, your Boise dentist may have to remove the tooth.

Infections are another common cause of a tooth extraction. When an infection occurs in the pulp of a tooth, your Boise dentist will treat it with a root canal. However, if a root canal is unsuccessful and the infection continues, you may have to have the tooth removed.

Periodontal diseases are another cause for a tooth extraction. That’s because they affect the gums and tissues surrounding the teeth. If receding gums or loss of bone structure is determined, the ability to maintain your teeth can become compromised, making it necessary to remove a tooth or multiple teeth.

Damage

It’s unfortunate, but accidents are known to happen. When a tooth undergoes a specific amount of trauma, they may be too damaged to save. Splintered and broken teeth, for example, often require a tooth extraction. Even if your Boise dentist can repair the damage, it’s still possible that a tooth might not recover from the trauma. In that case, a tooth extraction will be recommended.

Crowding

Crowding teeth is another common problem that can cause the need for a tooth extraction. Crowding occurs when there isn’t enough room in the jaw for the teeth in a person’s mouth. Sometimes crowding happens due to the growth of wisdom teeth or when a child’s adult teeth come in faster than their mouth grows. In cases such as these, your Boise dentist may be able to correct the crowding problem with a tooth extraction. Keep in mind that wisdom teeth often become problematic because they tend to grow in at odd angles or become impacted, threatening the teeth around it.

Summit Dental

If the Boise dentists at Summit Dental notices that a tooth has become decayed or compromised during an exam, we may recommend an extraction. While we promise to always explore other ways to save your tooth, we will only perform an extraction to maintain the integrity of your smile and keep the rest of your teeth healthy. If you do need an extraction, rest assure this dental procedure is completely painless and routine in our office, so you can feel confident that you’re in good hands. If you would like more information about tooth extractions or would like to make an appointment, contact us today at (208) 314-2275.