Tooth Extractions Lancaster
Preserve Your Oral Health by Removing Problem Teeth
You only get one set of permanent teeth in your lifetime, which is why your general dentist and our team at Conestoga Oral Surgery try to preserve them at all costs. In some situations, this may mean removing severely damaged or infected teeth to stop these issues from spreading. Our team of expert oral surgeons will make sure that you remain comfortable throughout the entire treatment, and we’ll be happy to discuss tooth replacement options with you at your visit. We work hand in hand with your dentist to ensure a smooth treatment plan. Give us a call today to schedule a consultation for tooth extractions in Lancaster!
Why Choose Conestoga Oral Surgery for Tooth Extractions?
- Sedation Options Available to Calm Anixous Patients
- All Extractions Performed By A Board-Certified Oral Surgeon
- Our Experience Ensures a Quick Process Resulting in an Easy Recovery
Do I Need a Tooth Extraction?
- Excessive Tooth Decay: A tooth with deep, non-restorable decay is often not able to be saved with conventional dentistry techniques. Oftentimes the decay can extend to the level of the bone or onto root surfaces, and the tooth is therefore deemed hopeless and will need to be extracted.
- Vertical or Horizontal Fracture: On occasion, a patient will experience a sudden, sharp, unrelenting pain with a tooth. This may indicate the tooth is fractured and can occur with patients who clench their jaw, have a history of chewing hard, crunchy foods, or have chronic habits such as nail biting. The location of the fracture determines the status of the tooth and the need for tooth extraction.
- Active Dental Infection with Pain and Swelling: When a decayed tooth is left unattended, a serious infection can lead to significant pain and facial swelling. These infections can sometimes take weeks, but on occasion, can develop overnight. Usually, antibiotics are provided until the tooth extraction is completed, but it is important to remember that the antibiotics are only a temporary fix to the problem, which is the tooth itself.
- Excessive Crowding: Crowding of teeth in the oral cavity can create many problems, including the inability to clean the teeth properly, the development of a malocclusion (misaligned bite), deep periodontal pocketing, and bone loss. Oftentimes, an orthodontist will refer a patient to an oral surgeon to electively extract teeth prior to orthodontic treatment. These selective extractions allow the orthodontist to then have room to shift teeth into a more harmonious relationship.
- Cardiac/Joint Replacement Clearance: Patients who are undergoing specific cardiac surgeries are required to obtain dental clearance. This clearance requires that any teeth that are at risk of failure or infection be extracted prior to surgery. This same dental clearance also applies to patients who are pursuing orthopedic joint replacements.
- Impacted Tooth: Teeth that fail to erupt in the mouth often remain asymptomatic. It is important that these teeth are monitored with routine X-rays by your dentist because there are times when left in place, the impacted tooth can cause damage to a neighboring tooth or develop its own pathology (cyst or resorption) or decay. When this occurs, extraction is advised.
- Treatment Following Dental Trauma: When you have sustained a sports injury or have been in a car accident, the mouth can sometimes be negatively affected. If the teeth are broken/fractured beyond repair or significantly mobile, then tooth extraction is often recommended. Fortunately, there are many replacement options, which will be discussed by your dentist or oral surgeon.
- Solutions When Other Options Have Failed: Teeth that have multiple restorations, root canals, or crowns can fail with time. If you have spent a large amount of money on your teeth only to find they need to be extracted, there are replacement options that will be discussed by your oral surgeon.