Wisdom Teeth

A tooth can be removed by your dentist when it’s beyond repair or because it’s causing additional damage to nearby teeth.  Most extractions are simple but others are surgical extractions.  Doctor Strobel handles complicated extractions nearly every day. Patients are offered local anesthesia (numbing), oral drugs, nitrous oxide, and oxygen to help ease and relax the experience. 

Teeth are often removed for the following reasons:

• Preparation for Orthodontic or Cosmetic Treatment
• Infection or Risk of Infection
• Advanced Periodontal Disease
• Advanced Decay
• Insufficient Space (especially for wisdom teeth)
• Prevention of Future Disease or Infection

 You always want to try a preserve your teeth, if at all possible because science shows that each tooth you can preserve by age 70 will extend your life.  Except in the case of wisdom teeth, some people have enough room in their mouth for wisdom teeth but for most people that is not the case.  It is important to always have it properly diagnosed by a dentist.