Same Day Extractions in San Antonio and Stone Oak, TX

Reasons for Extracting Teeth

According to dentists, there are several reasons for extracting teeth. They include:

• Broken Teeth
• Gum Disease
• Impacted Teeth
• Overcrowded Teeth

Broken Teeth

While some broken teeth are salvageable, many of them need removing because the break is too deep or the teeth are diseased. Fortunately, our staff at Hardy Oak Family Dentistry can make you comfortable while Dr. Shah extracts your tooth. You will receive sedation so that you don’t feel any discomfort during and immediately after the procedure.

Gum Disease

Untreated gum disease, periodontitis, can ravage teeth, causing them to loosen and fall out. Some teeth need extractions in San Antonio and Stone Oak, TX, because the structure of the mouth is compromised. There may be bone loss and gum loss, so your teeth don’t have the support they need to stay in your mouth.

Impacted Teeth

An impacted tooth cannot emerge from the gum because it is somehow blocked. It may be trying to come in under another tooth or growing in diagonally or sideways. Commonly impacted teeth include the wisdom teeth, which are the 3rd molars. Most people have large enough mouths for those teeth to comfortably emerge.

Crowded Teeth

If you have a small mouth or too many teeth that attempt to grow in, you can end up with overcrowded teeth. These can lead to extractions near you because they can overlap or cause other teeth to slant, making it difficult to clean them. Food debris can fall between them and get stuck. The food debris can break down and cause tooth decay, which can affect your teeth and gums.

If you have any of these issues with your teeth, Dr. Shah at Hardy Oak Family Dentistry can examine them and then make suggestions on how to treat them. In some cases, extracting teeth may be necessary for your mouth to remain healthy. Call us for an appointment today with our dentist in San Antonio and Stone Oak, TX.