Tooth Extraction

Tooth Extraction In Elmhurst, IL

At Cosmos Modern Dental Elmhurst, the well-being and care of our patients are of utmost importance to us. Our team of exceptionally skilled experts is committed to guaranteeing a dental visit that is both comfortable and free of anxiety. We are fully devoted to delivering compassionate and personalized care, employing gentle and precise techniques that have earned us the trust and admiration of our patients.

While we prioritize maintaining your natural smile, tooth extraction may be necessary for your oral health and well-being.

Common reasons for tooth extraction may include:

An over-retained deciduous tooth, also known as a "baby" tooth, can become severely decayed or damaged. Normally, a baby tooth will naturally fall out as the permanent tooth starts to emerge. However, there are cases where a baby tooth remains firmly attached to the bone. This can occur if the roots of the baby tooth do not shrink as they should or if the baby tooth becomes fused to the supporting bone. The problem with keeping baby teeth for too long is that it can impact the development and alignment of your child's smile. As we monitor your child's smile as they grow, we will inform you if and when it becomes necessary to remove a baby tooth in order to allow the permanent tooth to come in correctly.

If a tooth is severely decayed and cannot be saved, it may need to be extracted by a dentist. Ignoring a minor defect on the outer enamel layer of your tooth can cause gradual harm to the healthy tooth structure, eventually reaching the inner layers. This can lead to significant damage to the tooth structure, irreversible nerve damage, dental infection, and have severe implications for your oral health and overall well-being.

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, often encounter problems due to their positioning, impact on neighboring teeth, or decay. These teeth are the final permanent set to emerge in the mouth and usually appear last. However, it is common for wisdom teeth to face issues such as insufficient space for eruption, improper growth, extensive decay, or causing complications for nearby teeth and tissues. While older individuals may be advised to have their wisdom teeth extracted, it is more commonly recommended to remove problematic or potentially troublesome third molars in young adults at an earlier stage.

A tooth that has experienced a severe fracture or crack and is beyond repair. There are different types of chips, cracks, and fractures that can affect your teeth. The extent of the damage will determine if there is enough tooth structure left to save the tooth and the specific treatment required. If too much tooth structure or the root is damaged, extraction may be required.

When the teeth are too big for the jaw, it can cause overcrowding and misalignment in your smile. Basically, there isn't enough space in your upper and lower jaws to fit all your permanent teeth. To fix this and have a properly aligned, attractive, healthy, and functional bite, it might be necessary to remove some permanent teeth as part of your orthodontic treatment.

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