Often times you get so frustrated with the tooth pain that you go to your dentist and ask to pull that one out but will pulling out that tooth solves the problem temporarily or make the situation worsen in times to come, let’s understand:
It is always advisable to visit your trusted dentist as soon as any symptom of sensitivity or pain starts or there is any visible sign of caries in the tooth, earlier the visit, the more the chance to save the tooth,
So let’s Understand What Exactly Are The Benefits of Saving The Tooth:
- Natural teeth are stronger Although implants are marvels of modern dentistry still natural teeth offer a variety of benefits, especially in maintaining the natural structure of teeth and helping to chew food naturally. RCT if properly done by an RCT specialist will help in saving the natural tooth and maintaining its strength.
- Saving a tooth is safer There are many cases wherein extractions need to be avoided due to medical reasons and in such cases saving a tooth by Root canal treatments is a preferred choice to avoid chances of infection. it is very important to discuss your complete medical history with your dentist so that accordingly treatment decisions can be made. At Realtooth Lucknow before proceeding with any dental treatment, specialists take complete medical history also ask if any medications are taken by the patient, this helps in providing painless long-lasting treatment options to the patient depending on his age, and medical and dental conditions.
- Saving teeth is less painful There is a misconception that root canal treatment is a painful procedure. With the help of advanced technologies and doctor expertise, we are able to give a painless RCT experience to patients in fewer visits, making it a comfortable experience for you. when you enter the clinic in pain obviously you think of getting rid of that tooth but a little patience and trust in your dentist can reap multiple benefits in the longer run.
- Fewer costs Initially tooth extraction costs may seem less but in the future, you will need to spend more for the replacement of missing teeth either by dental bridges or implants. Best dentists advise always to try to save the natural tooth as much as possible and for as long as it is helping in chewing or giving aesthetics.
- More confidence Pulling out a tooth will leave a gap that will need replacement otherwise that gap may lead to embarrassment while smiling or shifting of sidewise teeth leading to difficulty in chewing and change of facial appearance due to misalignment of teeth. Nowadays best dental clinics suggest not leaving gaps after extraction and getting a Dental Implant or Dental Bridge done by an expert.
Now as we have talked about multiple reasons why you should opt to save the tooth, there are certain times when it is not possible to save the tooth. Pulling out may be essential in cases like:
- Mobile Teeth – The tooth is very much mobile and cannot hold for long. Usually, when there is a periodontal problem or pyorrhoea and a certain amount of bone loss has taken place leading to mobility in the tooth, the best dental solution would be to go for tooth extraction followed by the implant, dental bridge, or denture whatever is recommended by expert dentist and considered best for your condition.
- Lost Tooth Structure – The tooth structure is already lost and saving is not going to give life for long. before performing RCT it is important to remove complete caries and while doing so if the remaining tooth structure is significantly less, there is no point in saving the tooth as it may not last for long, in such conditions best dental solution is to remove the tooth.
- Fractured Tooth – If the tooth is fractured or cracked below the gum line, then removing the tooth is the only option left. At realtooth our dental specialist also suggests going in for an immediate Implant as in such cases chances of recovery are good.
- Repeated RCT Attempts – If already Root Canal Treatment is performed on the tooth and still the pain persists, it’s better to evaluate the tooth, and if conditions are not favorable even after ReRCT, your dentist may suggest going in for tooth removal/ extraction.
Even if extraction or pulling out seems the last resort always ask your dentist for a painless dental solution for extractions as well, and later on do discuss options of replacement as that is important to regain chewing function and facial aesthetics back.
At Realtooth Lucknow our expert team of specialists properly evaluates the tooth condition and then makes the decision keeping in mind the longetivity of the treatment choice. Consultants at realtooth properly discuss the case with root canal specialists to check for whether the tooth can be saved or not and for how long and then the decision is made to save the tooth or pull it out.
