Don’t let problem teeth affect your day-to-day well-being and health. A tooth extraction can alleviate severe dental pain caused by dental infections and impacted wisdom teeth. Not only will this prevent the issue from affecting neighbouring teeth, but you’ll also be able to resume your normal activities without the anxiety of your dental pain returning.
When is a tooth extraction necessary?
If your dentist has advised that a tooth has to come out, try not to worry. It’s in the best interests of your health, and it will only be a positive step forward for your oral health.
One of the main reasons for tooth extraction is when a dental infection strikes. These can occur when decay has created a hole (cavity) in your tooth, leaving the living tissues inside the tooth vulnerable to inflammation.
Wisdom tooth extractions in Monmouth
Wisdom teeth can be some of the most problematic, and this is generally a little later in life, once you’ve had your adult teeth for a few years.
Wisdom teeth can emerge at awkward angles, clinically known as ‘impacted wisdom teeth’. When this occurs, intense pain can follow, and food and bacteria can become stuck underneath the gum, leading to a decay and inflammation-causing condition called pericoronitis.
Having wisdom teeth problems diagnosed as early as possible will ensure neighbouring teeth aren’t shifted out of position, and that you don’t have to suffer unnecessary pain that stops you from enjoying the things you love doing the most.
What to expect
Our dentists will meticulously investigate the condition of your tooth, using digital X-rays and scans. Only once we are sure we cannot rescue the tooth will we begin planning a minimally invasive extraction to alleviate your pain and get your oral health back on course.
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the tooth and the surrounding gum tissue. The tooth is carefully extracted – you should only feel some gentle pressure as your dentist loosens the tooth from its socket. In many cases, we do not need to use stitches.
Our top priority is your comfort. Our dentists are skilled at gently administering anaesthetic to targeted sites in the mouth to ensure you are entirely numb throughout. The technology we use promotes fast healing, so you can get back to your normal routine without discomfort as quickly as possible.
Wisdom teeth do not need to be replaced, as they are removed due to the crowding they cause in the mouth.
However, we encourage patients to consider replacing teeth lost to issues like gum disease, decay or injury. Each one of your teeth is needed for chewing and supporting the structure of the jawbone – even a single lost tooth can cause problems for the anatomy of the mouth and jaw.
We offer options like dental bridges and dentures for missing teeth, as well as referrals to our trusted partner practices if you are interested in treatment with dental implants.
Most people find they can resume all normal activities the following day. The gum and jaw will be fully healed within a couple of weeks.
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