| Do Extra Teeth Always Need to Be Removed? |
Having extra teeth in the mouth can create discomfort and a risk of developing gum disease. It may be difficult to clean your mouth when you have gum disease. As such, you may want to get the teeth removed. Also, extra teeth can lead to loss of confidence, especially if they are visible to other people.
It is crucial that you consult with a dentist if you have extra teeth to determine if they actually need to be removed. Sometimes, you can have extra teeth remain in the mouth if they do not affect the other teeth presently or in the future. Also, the location of the excess teeth may be difficult to access in order to remove them. An oral surgeon is able to assess the tooth and its location to see how it can be extracted if that is needed.
Often, 3D imaging may be needed to establish the location as well as the position of the tooth. There are a few things that necessitate the removal of extra teeth. For instance, pain, damage to surrounding teeth, or crowding of teeth are some of the reasons to remove excess teeth. If the excess teeth are delaying the eruption of permanent teeth or if the teeth are causing problems with oral hygiene, you could have them removed. There may be other things that necessitate the removal of extra teeth, but it is good that you see our oral surgeon for evaluation. Call our office to get your questions about extra teeth answered.
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| Here Are Some Common Myths About Tooth Extractions
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While dental checkups and cleanings are pretty common, tooth extractions aren't as such. As a result, it is easy for patients to get the wrong information or idea about the process, the necessity of extractions, and other aspects of the treatment. Some common myths about tooth extractions are: that they hurt, recovery takes a long period, and wisdom teeth are always necessary to remove. On the contrary, tooth extraction is not painful because an oral surgeon uses advanced anesthesia to numb the mouth. Regarding the recovery time, you can expect to resume your activities after a few days following a tooth extraction. Lastly, if your wisdom teeth are not showing signs of complications and your mouth can accommodate them, you may not need removal. However, an oral surgeon will keep on monitoring the teeth to see if there are issues arising. Contact us to learn more about tooth extraction.
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| 3 Reasons You Should Ditch The DIY Whitening Technique |
Although whitening toothpaste features controlled abrasion and dentists carry out whitening treatments in a standard setting, using products like activated charcoal can result in heavy abrasion. You damage the enamel, and cavities or decay develop.
Rubbing and applying vinegar and acids from fruits such as lemons and strawberries can create increased surface porosities. As a result, you have increased sensitivity or even pain.
Using DIY whitening products is not proven to offer adequate results. As such, you have to repeat the process over and over again, every time increasing the intensity, concentration of an activated ingredient, or doing the rubbing more. This, is in fact, a dangerous cycle. In the end, you damage your teeth extensively.
So you can see the disservice you are doing to your smile. Talk to us about your teeth whitening needs. We will offer you better solutions to DIY methods.
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