Why You Might Need to Get Your Tooth Pulled?

Once all your baby teeth fall off, you have to take responsibility of looking after all your new teeth. Unfortunately, we are not very good at defending our teeth from ourselves. We tend to eat the wrong things and do the wrong things (smoking). The best part is that we do not even try to hide the evidence of our wrongdoings (brushing and flossing our teeth after eating food). Gradually, the evidence multiples and creates havoc on our teeth. After years and years of neglect, your dentist tells you that you need to get your tooth pulled, but why?

Main Reasons for Getting Your Tooth Pulled

The followings reasons will shed a light on the several reasons a dentist at Pearland Family Dentistry will advise you to get your tooth pulled:

      ·         Your tooth is so damaged that it is beyond repair and the only option left is pulling it.

      ·         You are visiting a dentist for orthodontic treatment and in order for the treatment to proceed; the dentist might need to pull some of your teeth.

      ·         The infection has spread all the way to the blood vessels and nerves of the tooth. The infection   has worsened and root canal therapy or a dose of antibiotics will not stop the infection from spreading. In this instance, the only way to cease the spread of the infection to others parts of your mouth is to get the infected tooth pulled.

      ·         Cancer patients have an increased risk of developing an infection, as their immune system is  weakened die to chemotherapy. If an infection already exists, it will worsen or it may develop.

      ·         Gum or periodontal disease is an infection of the bones and teeth that surround and support the teeth. If the teeth have loosened as a result of this disease, the dentist will go ahead and pull the tooth.

What Types of Extraction Technique will the Dentist Use?

Once the cause for getting your tooth pulled has been discovered, Pearland dentists will use one out of the three main techniques to pull your teeth. The three main techniques are:

       1.      Simple Extraction- The dentist removes the tooth in one piece.

       2.      Sectional Extraction- If the dentist is unable to pull the tooth in one piece; he/she will separate the roots of the tooth using a handpiece to take each root out individually.

       3.      Surgical Extraction- The dentist might need to perform surgery on the teeth, as the tooth as not come through the gum or has broken below it. 

What Precautions to Take After Your Tooth Extraction is Completed?

Once the dentist extracts your tooth, you need to take the following precautionary steps:  

  Ø  Do not touch the wound sharp utensils while eating. 

  Ø  Do not chew on the side with no tooth, but chew from the other side for 24 hours.

  Ø  If you smoke, be sure not to smoke for 72 hours, as it will delay the healing process, causing the  area to bleed.

  Ø  For eight hours, do not brush your teeth.

  Ø  Do not rinse your mouth for 24 hours.

  Ø  Do not suck drinks through a straw or spit. 

If you suspect you need to get your tooth pulled, make an appointment with Pearland Family Dentistry. 

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Dentist or Beautician: Whom Should You Visit for Teeth Whitening?

Two types of professionals carry out teeth whitening, dentists and beauticians. Lately, it has come to Pearland Family Dentistry’s attention that people are becoming confused in making the choice between the two. They do not know whom they should visit for teeth whitening, a beautician or us. We are here to assist them in their confusion by helping them choose.

Should You Visit a Dentist for Teeth Whitening?

If you want a correct diagnosis of the state of your teeth, you should definitely visit a dentist. They are qualified to make the right call when it comes to getting that glowing smile. They will be able to tell you exactly on the type of whitening you should choose. In some cases, you might think you need teeth whitening, but the dentist will report to you that you need an entirely different dental procedure. 

Should You Visit a Beautician for Teeth Whitening?

Beauticians are not trained in dentistry and will not be able to tell you the cause of your teeth discoloration. They will also be unable to tell you what the end result of the teeth whitening will be so you will in for a surprise when you see your smile for the first time in the mirror. Why does getting the cause or diagnosis for teeth discoloration even matter?

For once, it will be a complete waste of your precious time and money. You might not get the smile you want and reversing it will cause you more money. Basically, when you visit a beautician, you are experimenting with your smile. Since going to a beautician is inexpensive, you might not think of it as wasting time, but it will all add up, especially if the color of your teeth appalls you. 

Will a Dentist or a Beautician Brighten Up Your Smile?

Both will, except one will have more training than the other. It will highly unlikely for the beautician you visit to have gone through five years of dental school. You do not want to visit someone who is unable to tell the difference between restored and natural teeth. In fact, Pearland Family Dentistry has repaired the smile of many patients who went to a beautician to get their teeth whitened, only to be left with a rainbow of colors, and that is just the icing on the cake.

Another worst case scenario is of people going to a beautician who was unable to spot any problems with the teeth. It resulted in the patient screaming with pain as the beautician put whitening on their teeth.

If you are confident of not having any issues with your teeth, go to a beautician, that is, if you want to take that chance. If you want to take the safest route to getting your teeth whitened, you need to visit Pearland Family Dentistry. Our highly qualified dentists will look at your teeth, distinguish any issue with it, fix the issue, and whiten your teeth to give you the bright smile you always wanted.

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