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DENTAL PLAN
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Wisdom Teeth & Tooth Removal
Care
Teen
LIBERTY cares about more than just teeth!
Are you faced with having your wisdom teeth
or tooth removed?
Here are some important
things to know. Common reasons for tooth removal
include the showing of a wisdom tooth or a tooth
that is badly damaged and cannot be xed. Tooth
removal is done using numbing medicine. Most pain
disappears within a week.
Reasons for tooth removal
Wisdom teeth are the most frequently removed
teeth. Common problems with wisdom teeth include
pericoronitis, caries, pulpitis and periodontitis.
Pericorontis is a swelling of the tissue that surrounds a partially visible
wisdom tooth. It is a common problem for young adults. About 95% of
pericoronitis cases occur in lower wisdom teeth. As wisdom teeth are not
needed for keeping a correct occlusion, or bite.
Caries, or tooth decay, is a common problem, particularly
with wisdom teeth. If left untreated, caries can lead to pulpitis,
which is a swelling of the dental pulp.
Pulpitis can cause aching pain in the tooth. It can reach the tooth pulp and lead to
tooth root infection, also known as apical periodontitis, if left untreated. Tooth root
infection is a common reason for tooth extraction.
Periodontitis damages the tissue and bone that support a tooth. This can cause
the tooth to become loose. Removing and, if required, changing the tooth
with prosthesis can be the only reasonable treatment option.
Other reasons for tooth extraction
Severe tooth and jaw traumas, root fractures and cracks are other reasons a
tooth may be removed.
If a tooth is in a poor condition or increases the risk of infection, it may need
to be removed proactively particularly before starting a strong medication
or undergoing a surgery. Some medications for conditions such as
cancer and rheumatoid arthritis weaken the body’s defense system, and
even minor tooth infections can then quickly spread and cause severe
health problems.
See your dentist immediately
if you are experiencing any
tooth pain or noticed any redness or swelling in your gums.
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