Prestige 5th Avenue Dental
Dr. Simkha provides a full range of dental and cosmetic services, from the latest cosmetic to the most advanced techniques in tooth replacement.
Dental Extractions
A dental extraction, sometimes referred to as exodontia, is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to prevent restoration. Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are also routinely performed, as are extractions of some permanent teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment.
Dental extractions are most commonly necessary in cases of tooth damage due to breakage or decay.
Other reasons for tooth extractions include:
· Severe tooth decay or infection.
· Extra teeth that block other teeth from coming in.
· Severe gum disease which may affect the supporting tissues and bone structures of teeth.
· In preparation for orthodontic treatment (braces)
· Teeth in the fracture line
· Fractured teeth.
· Insufficient space for wisdom teeth.
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