Dentists are ever prepared to do emergency dental surgeries on patients to save a tooth. But, in some instances, the tooth is severely damaged and can’t be saved. What are the common reasons for emergency dental surgeries?
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the third molars found at the back of the mouth. They are the last to erupt. They erupt when one is in the twenties. Most people can keep their wisdom teeth while others are not able because their buccal cavity has no more room to accommodate them.
When wisdom teeth start erupting, they push other teeth out of the way, trying to create space for themselves. When they luck room to grow, they get stuck underneath the gums. Patients who feel their wisdom teeth growing, and they are causing pain, should contact their dentist as soon as possible.
Fractured Teeth Under the Gums
Teeth absorb a lot of impacts when chewing food. If teeth don’t fit correctly in the mouth and you bite down hard, the force from chewing may eventually break or crack the lower premolars or molars. You may also be at risk of having cracked teeth if, in the past, you had large fillings or a root canal. If the tooth cracks beneath the gums, it will require immediate dental surgery in Allentown, PA.
Tooth Decay
Tooth decay happens because of untreated tartar buildup and untreated dental plaque. Dentists only save such a tooth if it has a healthy structure compared to the decayed side. If it’s damaged excessively, it will need to be extracted.
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