Extractions

by J. K. Hackbarth, DDS

There are various reasons why teeth must sometimes be extracted (pulled). Sometimes they can be misplaced or crowded. This is often the case with wisdom teeth or, in rare cases, extractions for orthodontics (braces). Other times they have lost all the bone support or have become damaged so badly that the remaining roots cannot be restored.

That's it. That's the end of the list.

Pain, by itself, is never a good reason to extract a tooth. Let me say that again. Pain is not a good reason to extract a tooth!

The loss of even a single tooth can start the shifting of other teeth which can lead to chewing problems, TMJ (Tempro-mandibular Joint) problems, and even the eventual loss of all your teeth.

The loss of one molar has been estimated to cause a 30% reduction in chewing power. Without proper chewing, food is not digested well. That can cause any number of digestive tract problems. It also means that a person doesn't get the full nutrition out of his food. Unfortunately many Americans still lose all their teeth. This can definitely affect their quality of life and many experts think can limit their life expectancy as well.

With modern dental techniques, we can stop pain and save teeth. But best of all, don't let your teeth get to the point where they hurt. Prevent dental disease. Don't lose your teeth!

Remember, it's your body, therefore your responsibility.

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