Nobody likes to hear that they're about to lose a tooth. However, if your tooth causes more problems by being in your mouth, your dentist may recommend taking it out. Your dentist, Dr. Puja Ohri of Family Gentle Dental PLC, can help determine if tooth extractions in Fairfax Station, VA, are best for you.

Extensive Tooth Decay 

Tooth decay is typically due to oral bacteria forming acid that wears away your tooth enamel. This condition can progress to infection of the tooth pulp. Usually, your dentist will perform a root canal treatment and dental restorations such as dental fillings and crowns. However, if your tooth can't be saved by dental restorations and root canal treatment, getting tooth extractions in Fairfax Station, VA, might be your best option.

Gum Disease 

Gum disease may develop due to plaque and tartar buildup. Gum inflammation and bleeding are early signs of gum disease. Untreated, gum disease can wreak havoc on your oral tissues. It can affect the support structures of your teeth causing them to become loose in their sockets. A bone graft may be able to save your teeth but if it can't, your dentist may have to perform a tooth extraction.

Orthodontic Treatment 

Getting orthodontic treatment can help correct dental defects such as overcrowding and bite issues. Overcrowding might mean that there isn't sufficient space on your jaw to move your teeth into. Tooth extractions can create more space so that your orthodontic treatment can align your remaining teeth.

Impacted Teeth 

If you've got an impacted tooth that fails to rise above your gums, it could pose a threat to your remaining teeth. Your wisdom teeth that typically come up last may become impacted if there's no room left on your gums. Extracting an impacted tooth can lower your risk of infection and overcrowding.

Trauma 

When dental restorations such as dental crowns and veneers fail to sufficiently fix damage to your tooth from trauma, tooth extraction may be necessary. Following your tooth extraction, your dentist can offer you replacement teeth.

How do you know if your tooth can't be salvaged and needs to be extracted? Your dentist will let you know. Call (703) 493-9000 to schedule your consultation with your dentist, Dr. Ohri of Family Gentle Dental PLC, to discuss getting tooth extractions in Fairfax Station, VA.