Whether it is due to an abscess, impacted wisdom tooth, advanced gum disease, or severe tooth decay, sometimes it’s necessary to extract a tooth at our Alta Loma Dental Care office.
However, it’s necessary to know that after a tooth is removed, extraction site preservation is of utmost importance. This is because the bone that supports the teeth, called the alveolar bone, begins to collapse after a tooth extraction. The gum surrounding the removed tooth begins to thin as well. If nothing is done to preserve the extraction site, the jaw bone may change shape and degenerate, and can eventually cause your teeth to shift. Of course, this can affect your ability to eat and how you speak.
Several options exist for extraction site preservation, including a dental implant and dental bridge. We at Alta Loma Dental Care in Rancho Cucamonga, CA will discuss the options of what to do to preserve your extraction site before your tooth is removed. If you are ready to schedule your appointment for a tooth extraction with our practice, please call our office at (909) 296-7920.
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