Extractions in San Diego, CA
Dr. Shervin will always try to save teeth before removing them, but that isn’t always possible. If the damage is too extensive, they will extract and discuss replacing the tooth. Before doing the procedure, Dr. Shervin at bliss dental arts will explain it and tell the patient what to expect. Fortunately, with the sedation available in modern dentistry, extractions in San Diego, CA are not painful.
Why Extractions Take Place
If you don’t have a damaged tooth removed, it can develop an infection that can get into your bloodstream and cause complications. Additional reasons for teeth extraction are:
- Severe decay that reaches the center of a tooth
- Traumas that result in broken teeth
- Impacted teeth
- Overcrowded teeth
When an extraction is necessary, it takes place in two ways. Either it’s a simple extraction in which our dentist near you pulls it out in their office, or they will refer you to an oral surgeon to do a surgical extraction.
Common Surgical Extractions
Surgical extractions near you are usually done for impacted teeth as they grow under others and cannot erupt. One of the most common causes of impacted teeth is wisdom teeth that are the third set of molars and don’t have room to grow in. They end up growing underneath the second set of molars and need removing.
Another customary surgical extraction is when teeth crowns break off, and there isn’t enough remaining to grasp above the gum line for extraction. In this case, a surgeon will use a scalpel to open the gum and remove the root so it doesn’t get infected and cause additional issues.
Replacing Teeth
After an extraction, you should have your teeth replaced as soon as possible to keep your natural teeth healthy. If the socket remains empty, the teeth near it will begin to tilt toward the space, which can lead to more teeth that need extracting. Our dentist in San Diego, CA will suggest replacements for teeth, such as bridges, dental implants, or partial dentures if several teeth are coming out.
If you have a tooth that you think needs extracting, book an appointment with Dr. Shervin at bliss dental arts.
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