Why Extractions Surgery Is Sometimes Needed, Even Though Your Teeth Are Well Cared For

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Man's struggle to put something in place of his lost teeth — for the sake of a better appearance or to be able to chew better — began more than 2,500 years ago. The Etruscans of Tuscany in Italy (as early as 700 BC) begin to make partial dentures to replace certain teeth, but not all. They used gold for the bases of the dentures and added teeth from other human mouths. Otherwise, new teeth were carved from cattle teeth.
Thankfully, times (and practices) have changed, and we have advanced technology at our disposal to ensure that we can have a beautiful and healthy smile. Although the benefits of a radiant and healthy smile are very possible to achieve, a patient must also know that orthodontics, like any other medical treatment, do have certain limitations or requirements, and that there are risks involved, although very seldom.
In some cases, tooth extraction surgery might become necessary, and it could be some of the primary teeth (alternating teeth), especially in children. It can also sometimes be necessary to remove permanent teeth. As with any other surgery, there are limited risks associated with tooth ...
... extraction surgery, and should preferably be discussed with your dentist or oral surgeon beforehand.
One's teeth are covered by a shiny white substance called tooth enamel or tooth enamel. On each tooth, it is an extremely protective coating. It is by no means the same kind of glassy enamel that one would find on pottery. And if you think about it, it is also much more precious to us than the most precious gem of porcelain.
Your tooth enamel is the hardest substance in your body, but it is not indestructible at all. In fact, if one is careless about oral hygiene, tooth enamel can be easily eaten away by acid formed when bacteria act on carbohydrates, and that could leave you with tooth decay, which is sometimes so severe that extractions surgery is required.
Tooth extraction is sometimes needed for several reasons, which include the removal of excess or incorrect teeth, in cases of severe tooth decay or infection, severe gum disease, removal of broken or damaged teeth, teeth in the fracture line, excess teeth that are blocking out other teeth coming in, and preparation for orthodontic treatment (such as braces). Local anaesthesia (to numb the area) is usually administered during extractions surgery, but many patients prefer to be put to sleep completely with anaesthesia.
Many people have extensive skeletal malformations so that a combination of surgical and orthodontic treatment may be required. Such surgical procedures have additional risks and must be clarified with the maxillofacial and dental surgeon before starting treatment. Often, the orthodontics that precedes the surgery will only align the teeth in the individual dental arches. Patients who discontinue treatment before surgery may have a more severe mishap than before starting treatment.
Do you need wisdom tooth extractions surgery in Whitton? The removal of wisdom teeth is a common dental operation and may be necessary when a patient is suffering from worsening pain, infection, gum disease, or damage, and the best is to consult your dentist as soon as possible to assess the situation.
Wisdom tooth extractions are also not the same for every person, but most patients have impacted teeth. This is when the whole tooth, or part of the tooth, has not erupted from the gums. You may also not be able to see the wisdom teeth smoothly in these cases and surgery under anaesthesia may be required.
Even if your teeth are well cared for, they can still form holes. It is therefore important to visit your dentist every six months so that any possible cavities in your teeth can be filled and the general health of your teeth can be taken care of.
Before having any extractions surgery in Whitton, you should research the dentist and the dental practice to ensure the best treatment and the best possible outcome for yourself.
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