There are several reasons why a dentist might recommend tooth extractions:
- Severe Tooth Decay: Extraction becomes the sole option when a tooth is severely decayed, beyond the potential for restoration through a filling or a crown.
- Gum Disease: In instances of advanced gum disease, teeth can become destabilized, necessitating extraction to prevent the infection from spreading.
- Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Wisdom teeth often encounter space constraints during an eruption, resulting in pain, infection, and the requirement for extraction.
- Orthodontic Treatment: Tooth extractions are occasionally mandated to create space for orthodontic interventions, particularly in cases of overcrowding.
- Infection or Abscess: When an infection or abscess develops at a tooth’s root and fails to respond to antibiotic treatment, extraction may be imperative to curtail the spread of infection.