When you lose teeth or need extractions, in most cases, your dentist will recommend tooth replacement to restore your smile and protect your jawbone health.
When teeth are extracted, you lose bone density over time, and teeth can shift toward these new spaces.
Let’s look at why you might need tooth extraction in Melbourne, FL, and why bone grafting may be necessary.
Reasons Your Dentist Recommends Tooth Extraction
The thought of tooth extraction can be frightening, but we provide gentle treatment in our dental office. Additionally, we offer and encourage tooth replacement.
Reasons for extraction include:
Severe Decay, Damage, or Injury
If you have severe tooth decay, damage, or an injury that makes it impossible for your dentist to save the tooth with treatment and crowning, we will recommend an extraction.
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Wisdom teeth, which come in years after your adult teeth, can cause oral health complications and pain. If your wisdom teeth don’t erupt properly, your dentist will recommend extraction.
As a Pretreatment
You may need a tooth extraction if your jaw is overcrowded and you’re getting Invisalign. Additionally, extraction is necessary before we make complete dentures.
Why Dentists Recommend Bone Grafting
Bone grafting at an extraction site preserves the bone in that area, allowing you to have a future tooth replacement or dental implant. Keeping the jawbone also prevents a premature-aged look around the lower face.
Bone grafting in Melbourne, FL, may be synthetic, donor, or part of your own bone. Your dentist will discuss the options with you during your consultation.
Contact Your Dentist in Melbourne, FL
Tooth extraction does not mean the end of your smile. Sometimes, it means a new beginning. To learn more about extractions and bone grafting or to schedule a consultation with the dentist, contact a helpful dental team member today. Also, ask about our in-office membership plan!
We look forward to caring for your smile at 321 Family Dental.