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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