A tooth extraction is something done by a dentist or an oral surgeon, an extraction occurs when the tooth is removed from the socket in the jaw bone. In many cases if a tooth is decayed or has been broken off the dentist can repair it with a filling or a crown, however, if the dentist is of the opinion that the tooth is too damaged to be repaired by these or other dental procedures, it then becomes necessary to undertake tooth extraction in Stamford CT.
It is not only decay and injury that may prompt a dentist to remove a tooth or teeth. In many cases a patient has teeth which are stopping other teeth for growing properly and the dentist will often simply extract the offending tooth or teeth. This procedure is often done when a patient is being fitted for braces where the orthodontist wishes to provide more room for the adjustments that will take place.
One of the most common reasons for needing tooth extraction in Stamford CT is due to the emergence of the wisdom teeth. A dentist will often know the wisdom teeth are about to grow into the mouth, the dentist can confirm with X-rays that the wisdom tooth is either impacted or trapped in the jaw. If the teeth cannot grow out they become very painful. In cases where other teeth are blocking the wisdom teeth the dentist will extract them.
There are two basic types of tooth extractions; simple and surgical. A simple extraction is just that; the dentist can see the offending tooth and he or she can get at it with common instruments. In cases of a simple extraction the dentist will inject the patient with a local anesthesia to deaden the pain. The dentist grabs the tooth with forceps and loosens it by imposing a back and forth motion. Once the tooth is loose in the socket it is simply extracted.
A surgical extraction is different; it is performed by an oral surgeon and is the method used when the tooth is not easily seen inside the mouth. This type of tooth extraction in Stamford CT often happens when the tooth has been broken off at the gum line or perhaps it has not yet broken through the gum. Regardless of the reason, the oral surgeon cuts into the gum, pulling it back so the tooth is exposed. Once the tooth or part of a tooth is visible the surgeon can extract it.
The event you have a reason for tooth extraction in Stamford CT you can rely on Dr. Jeffrey Cahn. He practices family dentistry and cosmetic dentistry and invites you to make an appointment today.
