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When would a tooth extraction be necessary?
You may
need a tooth extraction for any one of a number of reasons. Some teeth are
extracted because they are severely decayed, others may have advanced
periodontal disease ("gum disease"), or else have broken in a fashion which
cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly
positioned in the mouth (such as impacted wisdom teeth), or else in preparation
for orthodontic treatment ("braces").
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When a tooth is missing its neighboring teeth
will tend to shift, sometimes significantly, which in turn can have a major
impact on your dental health. Even the removal of a single tooth can lead to
problems related to your chewing ability, problems with your jaw joint, and
predispose the teeth that have shifted to problems also. |
To avoid these
complications we recommend that you
replace the tooth that has been extracted.
Learn more about the alternatives:
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