At Norfolk County Dental Care, we strive to save natural teeth whenever possible to protect our patients’ oral health and smiles. However, sometimes teeth extractions are necessary. Tooth loss leads to bone loss and can impact your remaining teeth and your appearance, so repairing a troubled tooth with a root canal, filling, or crown is often the least expensive and least complex treatment.
When a tooth cannot be treated or is causing problems such as overcrowding or pressure on other teeth, we will likely recommend an extraction.
Our dentists in Norfolk will always keep your health and comfort in mind.
When Tooth Extractions Are Needed
There are a number of situations that can lead to the need for a tooth extraction. Some of them include:
- Infection
- Split teeth
- Teeth broken at the gumline
- Teeth with previous root canals
- Overcrowding
- Impacted teeth
If you think you might need an extraction, give our dentist office in Norfolk, MA a call at (508) 528-6510 to schedule an appointment!
Gentle Extractions at Norfolk County Dental Care
Removing a tooth may require a simple extraction, in which we remove a tooth that has erupted (emerged) from the gums. Or a surgical extraction might be needed to remove teeth hidden beneath the gums.
After completely numbing the area, we gently rock the tooth to loosen it from the ligaments that hold it in place. Then we gently lift the tooth out and place stitches, if needed.
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Teens and young adults require an evaluation of their wisdom teeth to determine if they need extraction. Wisdom teeth can cause your other teeth to be overcrowded or misaligned, creating problems with the bite.
We sometimes perform wisdom teeth extractions in our Norfolk dentist office. For complex cases, we may refer our patients to a trusted oral surgeon.
Planning for Tooth Replacement
If your tooth needs to be removed, you should begin planning its replacement before the extraction takes place. Most patients want to fill the resulting gap in their smile as soon as possible after healing from the extraction.
If you think you may need an extraction, contact Norfolk County Dental Care as soon as possible.
Options to Replace Missing Teeth
For teeth other than wisdom teeth, you will likely want to replace your missing tooth. We offer several options to restore your smile.
Dental Implants
Many people consider dental implants in Norfolk the best option for replacing missing teeth because they replace the entire tooth, including the root. Surgical placement of the implant into the bone encourages stability and longevity.
Implants do not move or shift, making them both reliable and aesthetic.
Dental Bridges
A popular non-surgical option for patients to complete their smiles, dental bridges hold an artificial tooth in the gap between teeth using two special dental crowns.
We offer CEREC dental bridges, allowing you to have your bridge completed and placed in a single visit at our dentist’s office in Norfolk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our goal at Norfolk Dental Care is to preserve and strengthen your natural teeth. However, we also understand that tooth damage can occur for many reasons, and we will take every possible measure to save an injured tooth. But when the damage is too much for us to fix, we will recommend removing your tooth, a procedure known as an extraction.
You may have several teeth extracted at once, depending on your unique oral health care needs. If you have a planned extraction, then we will set up your procedures to minimize your pain and promote quicker healing. For example, when we address wisdom teeth, we may remove them in pairs or extract all four teeth at once if they’re causing problems from which you need immediate relief.
Protect Your Oral Health with Tooth Extraction in Norfolk, MA
A painful tooth does not necessarily mean you need an extraction. Contact Norfolk County Dental Care at (508) 528-6510 to arrange an appointment for comfortable dental care.