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As people age, they may encounter several dental problems such as decayed or infected teeth, gum disease, and more. One of the most common dental procedures is tooth extraction. Some people are not comfortable hearing or imagining about tooth extraction.
Tooth extraction is a dental procedure wherein the tooth is removed out of its socket. This procedure is only necessary when the tooth has been severely damaged or decayed, and other dental treatments can not fix it. Aside from that, there are also several other reasons why tooth extraction is necessary. These reasons may include:
One of the reasons why some people fear undergoing tooth extraction is because of inaccurate information they probably heard or read somewhere. However, we at Chesterfield Woodlake Dental would like to correct and straighten these myths. Below are the common myths about tooth extraction include:
This is probably one of the biggest myths or misconceptions about tooth extraction. People often perceived that having the tooth pulled out is painful and takes longer time to finish. However, that is not true. Today, dentists use minimally invasive dental techniques and advanced anesthetics that ensures comfort and relax the patient throughout the procedure.
Recovery from tooth extraction does not take that much longer time as one would think. Although some bleeding and swelling might be present, people can go back to their school or work after a day or two. When after-care treatments are followed diligently, their recovery will be quick and smooth.
Some people who have damaged or infected teeth would often opt to have that affected tooth extracted. However, that is not always true. Although tooth extraction can be an option, dentists typically recommend root canal treatment to save and fix the tooth. Preserving the tooth is still better than having the tooth removed. A missing tooth may lead to several dental problems such as shifting of the teeth, and many more.
