Dentistry has evolved, so people today can keep their teeth longer than ever before. Comprehensive dental exams and cleanings keep teeth and gums healthy, and restorative dentistry restores function to a broken or decayed tooth.

Even so, there are cases where your Gasport dentist recommends tooth extraction to protect your overall oral health. You might feel a little overwhelmed by the whole idea, but with powerful anesthetics to numb your mouth and sedation dentistry to help you relax, you can expect a straightforward, stress-free procedure.

Why Your Dentist Recommends Tooth Extraction

Deciding to remove a tooth is never one that a dentist takes lightly. They will help you understand why extracting a tooth in Gasport is in your best interest so you can feel confident knowing that it is the best, healthiest approach for you.

A Damaged Tooth Is Beyond Repair 

The most common reason for tooth extraction is poor oral hygiene and untreated dental decay. Both can damage a tooth beyond repair, where fillings and dental crowns are no longer an option.

An Infected Tooth Can’t Be Saved with a Root Canal

An infected tooth can often be saved with a root canal. If the damage to the tooth is extensive, however, your dentist may recommend extraction to prevent the infection from spreading to other teeth and even other parts of your body.

Advanced Gum Disease Has Loosened Teeth

Gum disease is an infection that eats away at the bones and ligaments in your jaw that support your teeth. When a tooth loses its stability and becomes mobile due to advanced periodontal disease, your dentist must remove it.

Wisdom Teeth That Threaten Your Oral Health

A dentist’s job is to preserve teeth, but wisdom teeth are the exception. Our ancient ancestors needed them, but we don’t. Wisdom teeth are notorious for causing crowding that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, so it’s often best to remove them.

Do You Need Tooth Extraction?

Dr. Kaplansky only recommends tooth extraction at our Gasport dental office when he’s exhausted all other treatment options. If you need to have a tooth removed, you can be confident that our dental team will provide the care and support you need to have a comfortable experience.

Please call Dentistry by Dr. Kaplansky at (716) 772-7500 to schedule an appointment.