PRESERVING YOUR NATURAL TEETH AND PROTECTING YOUR ORAL HEALTH

Tooth Extractions

While it is never ideal to pull a permanent tooth, sometimes it is necessary to perform tooth extractions in order to protect your oral health. Tooth extractions may be necessary for a variety or reasons, including some of the following causes:

• A Crowded Mouth - sometimes teeth need to be pulled to prepare for other dental procedures, to prevent the movement of other teeth, or if a patient’s mouth is too small for teeth to be properly aligned

• Infection - when tooth decay spreads to the pulp, bacteria can also enter the pulp (where the nerves and blood vessels are contained) leading to infection; in cases of severe infection that cannot be treated with other procedures (such as root canal therapy) then an extraction may be necessary

• Risk of Infection - in some cases, tooth extraction may be necessary if you are at risk of infection and possible infection may lead to other severe health concerns

At West TX Periodontics & Dental Implants, our team strives to protect and preserve your natural teeth through proper periodontal care and procedures. Our San Angelo periodontist, Dr. Austin Teitelbaum, also wants to ensure every patient experiences the relief and care needed in cases requiring extraction so that every patient can achieve a lifetime of oral health with the appearance and function your smile deserves.

Dr. Teitelbaum specializes in providing tooth extractions to patients across San Angelo and surrounding areas. If you have any questions about tooth extractions or if you need to schedule an appointment, call West TX Periodontics & Dental Implants today.