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Common Reasons for Extracting the Teeth
Tooth extraction is considered a final resort for teeth that cannot be effectively treated through other means. Some of the reasons we may recommend a tooth extraction in Ottawa include:
- Infected teeth that won’t respond to root canal therapy.
- Damaged, cracked, or broken teeth.
- Wisdom teeth that obstruct the alignment or growth of other teeth.
- Teeth with advanced tooth decay that can’t be treated with fillings or other restorations.
- Teeth requiring removal to facilitate the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment.
Why do my Wisdom Teeth need to be removed?
IIf left untreated, impacted wisdom teeth can lead to various complications. These include:
- Infection, damage to neighbouring teeth, decay, gum disease, bone loss, tooth loss, cysts, tumours, and jaw fracture
No symptoms do not mean disease-free.
- Discomfort typically arises when issues have progressed significantly and are not easily alleviated.
- 25% of people without pain already have inflammation and gum disease around their wisdom teeth.
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