{"id":255399,"date":"2019-03-16T19:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-03-16T19:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile-creator.com\/?p=255399"},"modified":"2019-03-16T19:00:39","modified_gmt":"2019-03-16T19:00:39","slug":"reasons-for-a-tooth-extraction-how-to-avoid-them-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile-creator.com\/blog\/reasons-for-a-tooth-extraction-how-to-avoid-them-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons For A Tooth Extraction & How To Avoid Them! [BLOG]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Keeping your natural teeth for as long as possible is ideal, but we all know that\u2019s not realistic for everyone.<\/p>\n

Today, our team at Bayou Dental Group wants to make sure you know you can count on us for high-quality, comfortable tooth extraction<\/a> procedures in Monroe, LA should you ever need one.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also sharing some common reasons we would need to remove a tooth and how you can avoid the problems behind them!<\/p>\n

Reasons You Might Need A Tooth Extraction<\/h2>\n

Here are a few common reasons you might need a tooth extraction at some point in your lifetime:<\/p>\n

*When A Tooth Is Severely Damaged*<\/h3>\n

Accidents happen, and when those accidents involve dental damage, you could find yourself needing a tooth extraction.<\/p>\n

Without a properly-fitting athletic mouthguard, for example, you could suffer an oral injury that loosens or severely breaks a tooth to the extent that saving it either isn\u2019t possible or the best course of action for your dental health.<\/p>\n

*When A Tooth Is Decayed*<\/h3>\n

A cavity isn\u2019t the worst thing that could happen to your dental health, but that\u2019s only true when it\u2019s caught early and treated while it\u2019s still small. But ideally, we want our patients to avoid tooth decay and cavities as much as possible, which is why we often suggest fluoride varnishes and dental sealants as an effective preventive step.<\/p>\n

But tooth decay without swift intervention can deteriorate a tooth to the point that it\u2019s beyond saving and needs to be removed.<\/p>\n

*When A Tooth Is Infected Or Diseased*<\/h3>\n

Any time there\u2019s an infection inside your mouth, whether it\u2019s affecting the inside of a tooth or your gum tissues surrounding it, it\u2019s critical to your oral and overall health to eradicate it.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not always possible, especially if you haven\u2019t been to the dentist in a long time and the infection has had too much time to fester.<\/p>\n

If a tooth is too far gone as a result, we may have to extract it in order to protect your mouth and your body from letting the infection spread any further!<\/p>\n

This is one of the reasons it\u2019s so vital to your smile to visit us routinely for dental cleanings and exams. The sooner we detect an oral infection, the better your chances for avoiding irreversible damage!<\/p>\n

How To Avoid A Tooth Extraction!<\/h2>\n

Obviously, we want all of our patients to be able to go a lifetime without needing a tooth extraction. It\u2019s normally something we reserve as a last resort to protect your oral health because nothing will ever work as well as your natural teeth.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s our goal to help you avoid the dental problems we\u2019ve just talked about!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s possible to prevent damage, decay, and gum disease by:<\/p>\n

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