{"id":284,"date":"2024-11-04T21:40:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T21:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodspringsfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=284"},"modified":"2024-11-22T21:42:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T21:42:37","slug":"tooth-extraction-drastic-why-need-no-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodspringsfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/tooth-extraction-drastic-why-need-no-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"If Tooth Extraction is Drastic, Why Do I Need One When My Tooth Doesn\u2019t Hurt?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tooth extractions<\/a> are typically reserved as a last resort treatment option. If that\u2019s true, though, why is your dentist saying you need one when your tooth doesn\u2019t even hurt?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons you might need a tooth extraction, but the short of it is that just because it\u2019s not bothering you doesn\u2019t mean that nothing\u2019s wrong! Keep reading to learn why your dentist might be recommending this drastic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a Dangerous Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If bacteria build up in your mouth reaches a certain point, one or more teeth could become infected. An infection that has taken root deep inside your tooth has no where else to go but out. When a root canal won\u2019t prevent it from spreading to your other teeth, an extraction will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Teeth are Overcrowded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOvercrowding\u201d is when your mouth is so full of pearly whites that they\u2019re exerting excess pressure on each other \u2013 or that you don\u2019t have room for some wisdom teeth that are trying to grow in. Your dentist may have to remove a tooth or two to relieve your other pearly whites, make room for an orthodontic treatment, or take care of your wisdom teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth Decay or Gum Disease is Too Severe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two other problems that can occur with bad bacteria build up is tooth decay and gum disease. If cavities erode so much of your tooth that it\u2019s unsalvageable, your dentist will have to remove it to prevent complications, such as spreading the decay to other teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease<\/a>, on the other hand, doesn\u2019t attack your teeth directly, but instead targets your gums. If your gums recede to the point where your tooth can\u2019t reliably stay in place, that\u2019s good cause for extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not all oral health complications cause discomfort, and the ones that often do can become so bad that they damage your dental nerve. Infections, tooth decay, and gum disease can all interfere with your body\u2019s ability to process pain signals. Alignment issues like overcrowding, meanwhile, don\u2019t always hurt. Your dentist is trained to see these problems, which is why they might know something\u2019s wrong before you do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the day, if you\u2019re confused about a diagnosis or treatment recommendation, it\u2019s best to ask your dentist about it. They want you to understand your situation and stay well-informed, so they\u2019ll be happy to explain their assessment to you in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sarah Yarnell<\/a> earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, and is a Master of the College of Sedation Dentistry. As a caring and compassionate dentist, she\u2019ll treat your teeth judgement-free and stay focused on providing for your oral health needs. If you have questions or concerns about tooth extraction, don\u2019t hesitate to ask Dr. Yarnell for clarification! To contact<\/a> her office, call 870-932-8488.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tooth extractions are typically reserved as a last resort treatment option. If that\u2019s true, though, why is your dentist saying you need one when your tooth doesn\u2019t even hurt? 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