Extraction
Tooth extractions are performed by dentists and oral surgeons for a number of reasons. A painful wisdom teeth or a tooth that has been significantly decayed could be the problem. A dentist may need to extract a tooth to make room for dental prostheses or braces. When the issue is more complicated, an oral surgeon, not a dentist, may extract a tooth. Third molars and wisdom teeth are frequently extracted.
To make the patient more comfortable, the dentist or surgeon will numb the tooth first. While a tooth extraction might be painful, it is often necessary for treating dental pain and preventing future issues.
Impaction
Third molars in the rear of the mouth that don’t have enough room to emerge or develop normally are called impacted wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are the final adult teeth to emerge from the gums (erupt). The average person has four wisdom teeth in the rear of their mouth, two on top and two on bottom. Wisdom teeth that have been impacted can cause discomfort, damage to neighboring teeth, and other dental issues. In some circumstances, wisdom teeth that are impacted create no obvious or immediate concerns. However, because they’re difficult to keep clean, they’re more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease than other teeth.
Wisdom teeth that have become impacted and are causing pain or other dental issues are routinely extracted. To avoid future difficulties, some dentists and oral surgeons recommend removing impacted wisdom teeth that don’t produce symptoms.
Fracture
When a crack occurs in your tooth, it is referred to as a fractured tooth or cracked tooth syndrome (CTS). The crack can be minor and harmless at times. It might also cause your teeth to crack or split. Although tooth fractures are more common in children and the elderly, anyone can crack a tooth. If you suspect a broken tooth, schedule an appointment with a dentist soon away.
Some or all of the levels can be affected by tooth fractures. The treatment for a broken tooth is determined on the area of the fracture and the severity of the fracture. Although some fractures create no symptoms, a broken tooth may pain or feel sensitive. Make an appointment with a dentist right away. Getting treatment for a fractured tooth as soon as possible enhances the chances of it being repaired.
