Every adult has 32 teeth in their final dentition and, during our life, we end up losing a large part of them - sometimes all of them! - for various reasons.
But when is tooth extraction indicated? A dental extraction may become necessary for several reasons:
· the tooth has been irreparably damaged by caries and can no longer be saved
· the tooth that has received canal treatment in the past and, over time, it has developed a root infection
· dental trauma - usually a vertical fracture along the length of the tooth root, in which case tooth extraction is indicated because it can no longer be saved and bacteria can infiltrate the fracture area leading to complications: infections, pain , abscess.
Postponing removing teeth that should be extracted because are affected by caries or infections will also end up damaging neighboring teeth.
Fortunately, there are alternatives to tooth extraction, so if there is a chance to save the natural tooth, it is better to do so than to lose it. These alternatives include endodontic treatment, endodontic surgery and the treatment of periodontal disease. The perspective to go through such procedures may cause anxiety in some people, but local anesthetics make them comfortable. With today's technology you can also opt for dental implant Buffalo Grove surgeons offer, and enjoy the lasting results for many many years.
