In most cases, a tooth extraction is used only as a last resort if other restorative dental procedures are unsuccessful. Common reasons why you might need a tooth pulled include:
- Extensive dental decay
- A failed root canal
- Cracked or fractured tooth
- An antibiotic-resistant infection
- Risk of an infection spreading to the bloodstream (sepsis)
- Dental damage beyond repair
- Overcrowded teeth
- Impacted wisdom teeth
At Castro Valley Dental Home, our team prioritizes your health. Therefore, we will only recommend a tooth extraction if we have exhausted all other options. For some patients, tooth removal may be the best solution to improve their quality of life and save their oral health. At your Castro Valley Dental Home, we will also discuss the ways we can replace the tooth before moving forward. Dental implants, bridges, or dentures, may be good options for replacing the missing tooth and we will be sure to discuss the benefits of each of them as we figure out the best choice for you moving forward to restore your smile!