{"id":45,"date":"2017-12-17T15:58:15","date_gmt":"2017-12-17T15:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2018-01-17T16:02:01","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T16:02:01","slug":"dentist-in-sugar-land-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/17\/dentist-in-sugar-land-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Your Dentist May Recommend a Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-46\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_113813282__1516204862_27274-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"tooth in pliers\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_113813282__1516204862_27274-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_113813282__1516204862_27274-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_113813282__1516204862_27274.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Your teeth are part of what makes you, you. They play a pivotal role in that winning smile of yours! Unfortunately, though, sometimes you might have to part with one of those beloved pearly whites. Your dentist in Sugar Land will do everything possible to help you maintain a complete set of natural teeth, but that may not always be an option. What are some circumstances under which an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\">extraction<\/a> may become necessary?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>One of Your Teeth Is Badly Damaged<\/h2>\n<p>In many cases, a dentist will be able to restore a damaged tooth with a crown or filling. But when the tooth is too weak to support those types of restorations, extraction might be the best option. Don\u2019t hold back from visiting your emergency dentist in Sugar Land if you suddenly find that one of your teeth is in severe pain; yes, you might end up losing the tooth, but you\u2019ll gain improved oral health.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Wisdom Teeth Are Causing Problems<\/h2>\n<p>The wisdom teeth, otherwise called third molars, are the teeth at the very back of your mouth. Often, they make trouble because there isn\u2019t enough room for them to fit in your mouth. They might push your other teeth out of alignment or have a high risk of infection. Extracting them might be the best way to save you from pain and long-term dental health issues.<\/p>\n<h2>You Have Advanced Gum Disease<\/h2>\n<p>In its early stages, gum disease is fairly easy to treat. However, it if progresses far enough, it can cause severe problems, including loose teeth. Instead of letting you struggle with the discomfort of teeth that no longer have the support they need, your dentist might recommend extraction.<\/p>\n<h2>You\u2019re Getting Ready to Replace Teeth That are Already Missing<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve lost teeth in the past, it is in the best interests of your oral health to replace them. However, that might mean that some of the teeth you have remaining need to be extracted in order to make room for dentures or implants.<\/p>\n<h2>You Need Orthodontic Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>If your teeth are out of alignment, you might need braces of Invisalign to put them in their proper places. However, your dentist may first have to remove a tooth or two so your other pearly whites have the room they need to move into their assigned spots.<\/p>\n<h2>There\u2019s No Need to Fear Extraction<\/h2>\n<p>If you need to have a tooth extracted, your \u201cdentist near me\u201d will do their best to make sure you\u2019re a comfortable and informed patient. First, you\u2019ll get an X-ray taken so your dentist can get a look at the tooth that is going to be extracted as well as the at the structures surrounding it. Then, you\u2019ll get to discuss the extraction procedure and aftercare. If you\u2019re losing a damaged tooth, be sure to ask about options for replacing it; you might be a candidate for a dental implant or a fixed bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Your dentist doesn\u2019t like to extract teeth just because; there is always a good reason behind this procedure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Eco Dental<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The dentists and staff at Eco Dental are committed to providing you with a comfortable experience in our office. If you are having oral health problems, please let us help. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecodentalgroup.com\/contact-sugar-land-office.html\">contact us<\/a> at 281-491-9494.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your teeth are part of what makes you, you. They play a pivotal role in that winning smile of yours! Unfortunately, though, sometimes you might have to part with one of those beloved pearly whites. Your dentist in Sugar Land will do everything possible to help you maintain a complete set of natural teeth, but [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Reasons Your Dentist May Recommend a Tooth Extraction<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Extractions are sometimes necessary to protect your oral health. 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