Tooth Extraction
Ann Arbor, MI
Your teeth perform many important functions. They allow you to bite and chew your food. By controlling airflow, they allow you to speak properly and be understood. And a full set of teeth provides you with a gorgeous smile. Because they have so many crucial jobs, any damage to your teeth can be quite detrimental. This is why, at Everwell Dentistry, we do everything we can to save your teeth. Sometimes, though, despite our best efforts, the damage is too much, or there are extenuating circumstances, and a tooth needs to be extracted.Why Might You Need an Extraction?
When you come in with a damaged tooth, we will perform a thorough dental exam and explore every option to save the tooth. However, sometimes this is not possible. There are a few different reasons why you might need a tooth extraction:[[[DivARow: TPcol-md-6|
• | The crack has extended below the gum line |
• | The tooth is shattered |
• | The tooth has suffered so much decay that there is very little structure left, and a large filling would destroy it |
• | You have an impacted tooth. The wisdom teeth are often the most likely to suffer this situation. Impacted teeth, not addressed, can often lead to infections or damage to the adjacent teeth |
• | Your mouth is overcrowded. These extractions are usually performed before orthodontic treatment |
• | You need radiation (and the teeth are going to be in the way) |
• | You have a weakened immune system, and your tooth is at risk for infection (this is a proactive step to prevent serious complications) |