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6 Reasons for Emergency Tooth Extraction

Juan Vittori
Last updated: March 7, 2024 10:12 pm
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There are times when you have to get your tooth pulled out, and this is often the last resort to save you from more pain and protect your mouth. In turn, it is crucial to know when you or your loved one might require an emergency tooth extraction so you can seek prompt assistance. Here are six reasons for emergency tooth extraction.

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1. Crowded teeth2. Severe tooth decay3. Periodontal disease4. Tooth trauma5. Under-gum tooth fractures6. Impacted wisdom toothEndnote

1. Crowded teeth

Crowded teeth do more than impact the quality of your smile, as they can lead to severe discomfort by causing stress on your jawbone. A lasting solution to this problem is to opt for tooth extraction to create enough space and reduce uneasiness on the gum. For perfect teeth alignment, you can resort to cosmetic dental services like veneers or braces that will help improve your teeth’ function and smile.

2. Severe tooth decay

Severe tooth decay resulting from untreated dental plaque and tartar buildup often causes damages beyond repair. Since the unhealthy tooth structure left behind and infection of soft tissues cannot be rectified using other dental treatments, you will need to undergo an extraction procedure.

The odds are higher when the cavities lead to teeth sensitivity or sharp pain, calling for the services of an emergency dentist. However, even when a decayed tooth stops hurting or is no longer sensitive, it is still vital to have it extracted and prevent the infection from spreading to other healthy teeth.

3. Periodontal disease

Proper dental hygiene is the best way to reverse gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease, before it progresses into periodontitis. However, once periodontitis attacks your gums and the structures supporting your teeth, it will cause them to weaken. It gets worse as your gum will gradually recede and leave your gums exposed, a situation that demands tooth extraction. To prevent the progression of periodontitis, you will further require other dental procedures like scaling and root planing to remove plaque and tartar above and below your gum line.

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4. Tooth trauma

Dental trauma tends to have severe impacts on the overall structure of your teeth and might necessitate an extraction. Typically, the decision to pull out your tooth will be determined after examining how much damage it has suffered. If it is a severe tooth fracture that cannot be saved using other dental treatments, the best approach will be an emergency tooth extraction.

5. Under-gum tooth fractures

If you have a heavy bite or unevenly shaped teeth, you can cause tooth fractures under your gum while chewing or as an accident. The risks are equally high if you recently had a root canal or large filling, and an effective way to manage these under-gum fractures is by extracting the affected tooth.

6. Impacted wisdom tooth

Wisdom teeth often erupt in your late teens or early twenties, and if your jaws do not have enough space to accommodate them, they get impacted underneath your gums or push adjacent teeth. This often leads to severe pain, and to avoid further damage to your jawline and teeth, it is best to remove the impacted wisdom teeth.

Endnote

Tooth extraction is never pleasant, but in cases where it is essential, it is a necessary dental procedure that will significantly benefit you.

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