Simple Tooth Extractions

Patients may lose a tooth if they don’t take proper care of their teeth while there are still options. That’s the role that Dr. Lazare plays in dental care. As an accomplished biomimetic dentist, Dr. Lazare focuses on preserving the tooth’s natural healing properties, and he avoids extraction and root canal whenever possible. If a tooth extraction is needed, Dr. Lazare is a cosmetic dental expert who specializes in smile makeovers, bridges, and implants to preserve your smile.

Wisdom teeth should not be extracted unless they are causing issues or pain. Dr. Lazare will examine your wisdom teeth to determine if they are impacted or causing problems with your nearby teeth. You should probably maintain and clean your wisdom teeth so they can remain healthy and viable.

Sealants take a few minutes to complete. The treatment can be applied to spotless teeth without decay. If there are any signs of decay in the teeth’ groves, it is removed before the sealant is applied. Any adult can benefit from sealants because it makes cleaning food and plaque easier and provides an extra defense line against tooth decay. A sealant is a tool used to prevent tooth decay.

Biomimetic dentistry utilizes conservative approaches that restore the tooth’s natural function and strength. In many instances, root canals and tooth extraction can be avoided with the use of biomimetic dentistry. Biomimetic dentistry only removes the damaged tooth and decay. Though, if the decay is too extensive, the tooth must be extracted.

You probably want to have your tooth replaced as soon as possible for aesthetic reasons, but you will typically need to wait a minimum of 10 weeks before getting an implant. Exceptions depend on your oral health. Dental implants are designed to last a lifetime and have over 95% success rate. Jaw bone typically shrinks when there is a missing tooth, but an implant mimics the natural root and stimulates the jaw bone for optimum health. Dental implants provide a foundation for a natural-looking crown.

Extra teeth (referred to as supernumerary teeth), occur approximately 2% of the time in the adult set of teeth, and less than 1% in the child’s first set of teeth. Most of these extra teeth (about 90%) will occur in the upper arch of teeth (maxilla). Supernumerary teeth may also be referred to as polydontia or hyperdontia, with the most common type being the mesiodens (an extra tooth that tends to form between and just inside of the upper two front teeth. Most of the time, these extra teeth don’t even come through the gums, and they are discovered when taking an x-ray in that area. Other types of supernumerary teeth include the rare fourth molar (also referred to as paramolar or distomolar). Multiple supernumerary teeth are very rare in people that don’t have any syndrome or disease associated with it. It is more common to be missing certain teeth, than to develop extra teeth.