{"id":93,"date":"2023-01-01T20:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T20:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.infinitesmilesok.com\/blog\/?p=93"},"modified":"2023-02-08T20:05:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T20:05:28","slug":"why-does-my-tooth-need-to-be-extracted-if-it-does-not-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.infinitesmilesok.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/01\/why-does-my-tooth-need-to-be-extracted-if-it-does-not-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Tooth Need to Be Extracted If It Doesn\u2019t Hurt?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.infinitesmilesok.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/tooth-extraction5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a patient undergoing tooth extraction \" class=\"wp-image-94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.infinitesmilesok.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/tooth-extraction5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.infinitesmilesok.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/tooth-extraction5.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The very thought of having a tooth extracted is enough to make some patients feel quite anxious; it\u2019s never easy to part with one of your pearly whites! But what if the tooth in question doesn\u2019t hurt\u2014why would tooth extraction be necessary? You can rest assured that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infinitesmilesok.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">your dentist<\/a> won\u2019t recommend extraction unless the tooth is absolutely beyond saving; and sometimes, this can be the case even if you aren\u2019t feeling any pain! Keep reading to learn more about why teeth sometimes require extraction, even if they don\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Tooth Extraction Is Sometimes Necessary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, your natural teeth are the best available tools at your disposal for biting, chewing, speaking, and so on, meaning that if there\u2019s ever any type of problem with one of them, your dentist is going to make a huge effort to keep it inside your mouth. However, there are some instances where the tooth in question is simply beyond saving, and extraction is the only way to ensure that your oral health isn\u2019t jeopardized. It\u2019s worth noting that some of these scenarios aren\u2019t always obvious or painful, and some of them might even surprise you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Reasons for Resorting to Tooth Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few of the most common reasons for resorting to the procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Irreparable damage due to severe decay<\/strong> \u2013 When decay reaches the center of the tooth (the pulp), an infection can spawn. If root canal therapy cannot alleviate the issue, extraction may be the only way to prevent the infection from spreading.<\/li><li><strong>A viable solution to periodontal disease<\/strong> \u2013 Gum disease can affect your gums and teeth alike and can even spawn other serious health problems if left untreated. It notably has the potential to cause teeth to loosen, and extraction might sometimes be a possible option.<\/li><li><strong>A tooth\u2019s become impacted<\/strong> \u2013 When a tooth\u2019s blocked from coming out, it\u2019s impacted; this often happens with wisdom teeth. Extraction usually helps to prevent these teeth from causing damage to other teeth, as well as lowering the risk of potential infection.<\/li><li><strong>To eliminate overcrowding<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes extraction can be used to eliminate overcrowding inside the mouth, and it\u2019s sometimes recommended prior to orthodontic treatment if there\u2019s no room for the teeth to be properly realigned.<\/li><li><strong>Necessary after an accident<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s impossible to predict accidents or physical trauma that might affect your oral health. While crowns, bridges, and other means can be used to treat damaged teeth, in some extreme cases, extraction might be required.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though some of these scenarios aren\u2019t necessarily painful, they\u2019re still accompanied by some pretty serious consequences if left unaddressed. Fortunately, tooth extraction can often be used to prevent these problems from worsening and causing a chain reaction that harms your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at Infinite Smiles Dentistry serves the dental needs of the Owasso, OK area under the leadership of Dr. Mark Gaches. Dr. Gaches received his dental doctorate from the University of Southern California and is a proud Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, one of the most prestigious of all professional dental organizations. If you have any questions about the article or would like to arrange a visit, feel free to contact Dr. Gaches through his practice\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infinitesmilesok.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone for assistance: (918) 928-2383.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The very thought of having a tooth extracted is enough to make some patients feel quite anxious; it\u2019s never easy to part with one of your pearly whites! But what if the tooth in question doesn\u2019t hurt\u2014why would tooth extraction be necessary? 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