1. EXTRACTION OF TEETH
“It is an art of painless removal of damaged tooth by your dentist.”
WHICH TEETH NEED EXTRACTION ?
Grossly decayed teeth (Dental Caries)
Mobile teeth which have lost their bone support (Advanced Gum Disease)
Milk teeth retained beyond their shedding time
Fractured teeth which cannot be restored
Need for space for Braces (Orthodontic)treatment
Teeth associated with Cyst and Tumors
Wisdom teeth that need minor surgical procedure which is usually done by an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
Prior to Cancer treatment (Radiotherapy)
MYTHS
Extraction of upper teeth causes loss of vision or brain damage - FALSE
On the contrary, failure to treat them early may lead to complications as untreated infections may cause Sepsis.
Extraction in rainy season causes chills and fever - FALSE
Extraction weakens the remaining teeth - FALSE
Infected teeth provide a nidus for infection and it spreads to adjacent teeth.