Keeping your real teeth is the ideal situation; however there are times where it just is not possible. At Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, we want our patients in the Philadelphia, PA area to understand why extractions may be necessary.
When teeth become decayed or infected to a certain point, it is best to extract the tooth. When the tooth will not be able to be repaired, or gum disease has recessed too much gum tissue, the tooth may not physically be able to stay in your mouth. In addition, infections can be dangerous. It can spread to other areas of the body, and can be especially dangerous to patients with compromised immune systems.
In other cases, the teeth just will not fit properly inside the mouth. When teeth are overcrowded, a tooth can cause damage to other teeth, promote bacteria growth, decay, infection, and pain. Teeth may need to be extracted to make room in the mouth for the other teeth to fit comfortably and healthily. Wisdom teeth are especially known for this problem.
It is ideal to keep your real teeth, but sometimes it is the better choice to extract. To learn more about extractions, contact Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania in our Philadelphia, PA office at (215) 463-4141. You can also contact us and learn more about extractions through our website, www.oralsurgerypa.com.
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