Tooth extraction is something that no one wants to happen to themselves, but sometimes there may be dental health problems that make it necessary to have a tooth extraction. It also makes it an obstacle in daily life.

Let's get to know Reasons for tooth extraction You will know how to prevent it, and if you have to do treatment, you must How to prepare To better understand tooth extraction.

Reasons for tooth extraction

Tooth extraction is a treatment that the dentist will choose as a last resort treatment because if the tooth can still be treated with other dental treatments, he will choose that treatment method first because tooth extraction is the permanent loss of natural teeth and can cause problems for neighboring teeth to move in a different direction. If you do not have a replacement denture (except for the case of tooth extraction for orthodontic purposes). The reasons for tooth extraction can be caused by many things, including:

• Tooth decay is severe and is not treated for a long period of time. This causes plaque damage to the dental nerve cavity. It cannot be treated with fillings or root canal treatment, resulting in severe toothache, which if left unchecked, can spread to neighboring teeth.
• Severe gum disease Due to gingivitis, there are swollen, red, swollen gums. If it is in a severe stage, the bone supporting the tooth will melt and the tooth will rock. If not treated properly, the tooth will fall out or the tooth will have to be extracted.
• Broken teeth or accidents This makes it necessary to extract teeth. Because the tooth pulp is too small. It cannot be corrected with fillings. Root canal treatment or crowns can be used.
• The incisors are in a position where they cannot rise. If left untreated, it can cause other problems such as wisdom teeth, implanted teeth.
• Need braces Tooth extraction is a preparatory step before undergoing braces. The orthodontist will plan the treatment of which teeth to extract. To create gaps and realignment of teeth. Depending on the characteristics of the teeth of the person who will be braced, each person is different.

Preparation before tooth extraction

• Tooth extraction or wisdom tooth removal is a small operation. Patients mayEat before coming to the doctor. So that when the tooth extraction is finished, The patient will feel numb. When the numbness is cured, there may be pain and no desire to eat.
• Tell your dentist of your health history in a true and complete manner. Tooth extraction is a dental treatment that requires local anesthesia, and there is bleeding during and after tooth extraction, and the dentist will prescribe painkillers and antibiotics. To help relieve pain and inflammation after tooth extraction, it is important to inform your dentist truthfully and completely. 
• If you have a medical condition such as heart disease. Pressure disease, liver disease Immune system diseases, etc., or medications that are taken regularly, you should inform your dentist. This allows the dentist to plan the treatment correctly.

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