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Penticton Dental offers tooth extractions when the tooth is badly damaged, causing spacing issues, or is decayed beyond repair.
Basic Extractions
An extraction is the complete removal of a tooth. Extractions are sometimes necessary if:
- a primary tooth is preventing the normal eruption of a permanent tooth,
- the tooth has suffered extensive tooth decay or trauma that cannot be repaired
- the patient has gum disease,
- the tooth is impacted (usually the wisdom teeth)
Most extractions are straightforward and are done with use of normal local anesthetic and do not require sedation.
Wisdom Teeth
Third molars are more commonly called 'wisdom teeth.' Usually appearing in the late teens or early twenties, they often lack sufficient space in the jaw to erupt fully, or even at all.
If your wisdom teeth have erupted but need to be removed due to a lack of space in your jaw, our dentists will perform an extraction.
Impacted teeth are generally indicated for extraction but need to be considered on a case-by-case basis. If your wisdom teeth are impacted and require a more involved surgical procedure, we will refer you to the appropriate specialist.
Repairing Excessive Damage
In most cases, your dentist will work to save a tooth whenever possible. However, in some circumstances, such as injury, gum disease, or excessive decay, an extraction is required.
If you have a damaged tooth that needs to be extracted, your dentist will discuss tooth replacement options with you, which may include dental bridges, dental crowns, and dentures.