Your dentist wants to save your natural teeth, it is the main object of their treatment. However, that isn't always possible. When you need an extraction, Dr. Julie Boulos and Dr. Joseph Boulos of All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA provide the services you need.
Since extraction is a treatment of last resort, you may be asking yourself if you require a tooth extraction. A few conditions can only be resolved with an extraction. Like all dentists, Dr. Julie Boulos and Dr. Joseph Boulos of All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA will make every effort to save your tooth if it is possible.
Impacted wisdom teeth
Impacted wisdom teeth are a very common condition and a frequent reason for tooth extraction. When a wisdom tooth is impacted, it is either coming in at an angle or it is only partially erupted from the gum. This can lead to a variety of issues including pain and infection. The best way to resolve this problem is to extract the tooth. With an impacted tooth, the area is numbed with a local anesthetic and the skin above the tooth is cut to reveal the tooth. It can then be removed.
Gum disease
Gum disease in its more serious stages can lead to loose teeth, which can result in infections in the gums. If the infection does not respond to an antibiotic, the tooth may have to be extracted for the continued health of the patient.
Broken or cracked tooth
When a tooth becomes broken or cracked it allows bacteria to get in, and the tooth may become infected. Depending on where the crack or break is, the tooth may be repairable, or it may need to be extracted. If the infection can not be controlled or stopped in another way, getting the tooth pulled is the best way for the patient to remain healthy.
Decay
Decay is one of the most common reasons that a tooth needs to be extracted. But it must be a very serious case to get to that point. Getting decay removed and replaced with a filling is the first option. If a cavity has been neglected to the point where the nerve and pulp are damaged, it may require other treatment. A root canal is an option, but if that doesn't provide the necessary relief, then the tooth needs to be extracted.
For a tooth extraction, Dr. Julie Boulos and Dr. Joseph Boulos of All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA are here to offer consultation as well as other services. Give the office a call at 858-270-4904 to make an appointment.