Reasons You May Need a Tooth Extracted

You might visit the dentist for a number of different reasons. You might go to the dentist for a regular check-up. However, you may visit your dentist for a specific dental procedure, as well. Tooth extraction in West Los Angeles, CA is one of the less common reasons to go to the dentist, but it can certainly be your main motivation.

Thankfully, Dr. Sally Yousefi has more than a decade of dentistry experience and she has performed many tooth extractions in that time. Elegant Smile Dental is your best bet if you are looking for a dentistry practice providing tooth extraction in West Los Angeles, CA. There are many reasons you might need a tooth to be extracted.

You Have A Severely Damaged Tooth

Crowns and fillings can effectively treat most damaged teeth. However, a severely damaged tooth may need to be extracted. Teeth can be severely damaged by trauma or by gum disease. Extraction is a serious procedure that dentists only employ as a last resort. This is because extraction is a surgical procedure that requires general anesthesia. Wisdom teeth are an exception. Dentists often extract wisdom teeth if x-rays show that they are coming in crookedly.    

You Have An Infected Tooth

Infections occur due to untreated cavities destroying the tooth and allowing bacteria into the tooth root, which is under the gums. However, dentists can deal with most infections via root canal therapy. It is possible that root canal therapy is not the best way to deal with the infection if your tooth is severely decayed. In that case, your dentist may have to extract your tooth. 

Getting your teeth extracted can be a challenging process, but if you're in West Los Angeles, CA and you need a tooth extraction, go with Dr. Yousefi at Elegant Smile Dental. She has the experience and skills to make the process go as smoothly as possible. You can make an appointment today by calling 310-207-6453. 

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