In general dentistry, the dentist examines, diagnoses, and treats a patient's teeth for various conditions and damage. According to the ADA, about 80% of all dentists choose general dentistry for their practice. Your first point of contact for dental conditions, malformations, or decay is your general dentist.
In general dentistry, dentists always attempt to save a patient's teeth if possible. In some cases, it becomes more advantageous for the patient to have a tooth extraction than to try to save it. The tooth may suffer too much damage to keep.
If you present with a problem that requires an extraction, there is a high chance you have extensive pain. Decayed, cracked, and broken teeth can cause severe pain, particularly when the damage reaches the nerve. When the tooth's pulp becomes inflamed, pressure builds within the hard material of the tooth. As the infection worsened, the sensation becomes worse. Pain can spread through the jaw, sinuses, and face of the patient. Extracting the affected tooth offers relief.
Removing one tooth has the potential to save your other teeth. For instance, if you have tooth decay, the cavity can spread to other teeth. Often, patients do not recognize spreading tooth decay until the problem becomes severe. The longer a patient waits to take care of decay, the more likely more teeth will develop cavities. Likewise, a tooth infection may also spread to neighboring teeth, the jawbone, and other tissues. The removal of the tooth prevents further damage and loss of healthy teeth.
An infection is one of the most common reasons a person requires a tooth extraction. Without treatment, the infection may spread to other areas of the head, jaw, and neck. In rare but severe cases, an infected tooth can threaten a person's life. The infection may spread to the brain or bloodstream. Generally, if a dentist suggests an extraction to treat an infection, the tooth has irreversible damage. Removing the tooth can rid the mouth of infection. While some patients may require antibiotics, the infection may clear on its own following the extraction.
When a dental professional removes one or many teeth, individuals have an opportunity to create a new smile. Sometimes, dentists may choose to extract teeth for the other teeth to be moved into a better position. For other people, the extraction is only the first step in the process to dentures, bridges, or implants. Decayed or broken teeth may disrupt a person's smile, but after extraction, dental professionals can work with the individual to create a smile that boosts confidence and improves the bite.
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General dentistry is a practice where dentists provide examinations, diagnoses, and treatment to patients with various dental conditions or malformations. General practitioners may choose to perform a tooth extraction for the benefit of the patient.
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