When Might You Need a Tooth Extraction?

Is advanced tooth decay or an impacted tooth causing considerable discomfort? While our dentists in Brooklyn, NY, try to save natural teeth whenever possible, some cases require tooth extractions. Here’s when we might recommend this approach rather than a root canal or other treatment.

Broken Tooth

Do you have a tooth with a large fracture? If it’s too big for dental bonding, crowns, or other solutions, we may need to remove it.

Tooth With Severe Decay

Is advanced decay taking a toll on one of your teeth? If it’s too late to treat cavities, we might recommend pulling the tooth instead to lower the risk of infections.

Advanced Periodontal Disease

Do you have severe gum disease that’s causing your teeth to loosen? We might have to remove these loose teeth before they fall out on their own.

Impacted Teeth

Do you have one or more teeth that haven’t come through your gums, such as wisdom teeth? If these are stuck below the gums, we’ll need to take them out to ease discomfort and prevent other problems.

Dental Injuries

Is a tooth badly injured or dislodged? Severe trauma may require us to remove the affected tooth if we can’t save it.

Tooth Crowding

Do you have too many teeth in your mouth? This can lead to overcrowding, making it harder to clean your teeth and gums. We can remove excess teeth to help ease crowding and improve oral health.

Visit Us for a Tooth Extraction

Do you need to have a severely decayed or impacted tooth removed? We can help! At Sconzo & Sciascia General, Cosmetic, and Family Dentistry, our dentists offer safe tooth extractions in Brooklyn, NY, reducing the risk of complications.