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Extractions

Extractions from your Shaughnessy General Dentist

Teeth extractions can often be essential to maintaining the health of your mouth and smile if an issue has arisen. Many different factors can lead to an extraction, including:

  • A crowded mouth
  • Tooth decay
  • Risk of Infection
  • Periodontal Disease

The most common teeth that are extracted at our South Vancouver dental office are wisdom teeth. These are usually the last 4 of 32 teeth to surface in the mouth, generally making their appearance between the ages of 17 to 25. They are located at the back of the mouth (top and bottom), near the entrance to the throat.

In most cases, inadequate space in the mouth does not allow the wisdom teeth to erupt properly and become fully functional. When this happens, the tooth can become impacted (stuck) in an undesirable or potentially harmful position. If left untreated, impacted wisdomteeth can contribute to infection, damage to other teeth, and possibly cysts or tumors.

There are several types, or degrees, of impaction based on the actual depth of the teeth within the jaw:

  • Soft Tissue Impaction: The upper portion of the tooth (the crown) has penetrated through the bone, but the gingiva (gum) is covering part or all of the tooth’s crown and has not positioned properly around the tooth. Because it is difficult to keep the area clean, food can become trapped below the gum and cause an infection and/or tooth decay, resulting in pain and swelling.
  • Partial Bony Impaction: The tooth has partially erupted, but a portion of the crown remains submerged below the gum and surrounding jawbone. Again, because it is difficult to keep the area clean, infection will commonly occur.
  • Complete Bony Impaction: The tooth is completely encased by jawbone. This will require more complex removal techniques.

At our Oakridge dental office, Smile A Lot Dental Centre, we take great care when extracting a tooth or teeth and place all importance on the comfort and relaxation of our patients. If you think you need to have any teeth extracted, please contact us today to schedule an appointment or consultation.

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