Caring and compassionate care
Sometimes as an adult, you need to have a tooth pulled. While your teeth are meant to last a lifetime, there are reasons for having a tooth removed. The most common reasons include:
An overly crowded mouth.
When a patient needs to undergo orthodontic treatment to improve the health of their smile, additional room is occasionally needed to allow space for teeth to readjust their position.
Wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth often need removing. Either the mouth doesn’t have enough room to accommodate the emergence of new molars or the teeth fail to erupt through the gum line. When teeth become compacted under the gum line, they cause swelling and discomfort that can only be alleviated by their removal.
Infection
If a tooth becomes badly infected by dental decay and disease, it may not be possible to save the tooth. To prevent the spread of infection, removal may be the only option.
If you need to have a tooth removed, our team at Mosley Dental will provide the caring and compassionate care you deserve. As your local dentist in Gladstone, we take every step to minimize discomfort and ensure you feel supported throughout the process. Our doctors will also walk you through tooth replacement options to help restore your smile to health.
Dr. Mosley may determine with you that one of your teeth needs to be extracted, which can happen for a variety of reasons. Some teeth are removed because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth), in preparation for orthodontic treatment, or because they are broken beyond repair. A tooth may also need to be extracted if it is severely decayed or affected by advanced periodontal disease. As your local dentist in Gladstone, Dr. Mosley will ensure the process is as smooth and comfortable as possible.
The removal of a single tooth can lead to issues like shifting teeth, difficulty chewing, and jaw joint problems. To prevent these complications, your local dentist in Gladstone will go over alternatives to extraction whenever possible, as well as recommend the best options for replacing the extrac