Pulling Instead of Saving Teeth Dentists that pull a tooth as the result of medical negligence could potentially be legally liable if you suffer injuries as a result of the procedure. Extraction related injuries may nerve damage and jaw fractures. At times, complications can result from the unnecessary extraction.

Upper wisdom teeth are often easier to remove than lower ones, which are more likely to be impacted. Your dentist will say whether the tooth should be taken out at the dental practice, or whether you should be referred to a specialist (oral surgeon) at a hospital.

Extractions are generally easier to get a patient numb for than a filling. However there are exceptions depending on which tooth and whether you have toothache or not. Most upper teeth are easy to get numb for an extraction.

If you have a decayed tooth, or it has been damaged and a filling or a crown won’t be able to repair it, then the doctor at Crowns Now may recommend that you take out the tooth by having an extraction.

The crown should be replaced immediately. Even if you have just 2 days until you have to go in for your permanent crown fixation, do not stay without a temporary crown. Without a temporary crown, the tooth will be more sensitive to hot and cold foods. There may also be unbearable pain at the site.

The reality is that for most people, having a root canal is no more stressful than getting a filling done. With today’s technology, most patients come away impressed with how fast and easy the procedure is. And most importantly, how pain free they are, both during and afterwards.

Root canal symptoms

• Persistent pain. Persistent tooth pain is one of the signs that you may need a root canal.
• Sensitivity to heat and cold.
• Tooth discoloration.
• Swollen gums.
• Pain when you eat or touch the tooth.
• A chipped or cracked tooth.
• Tooth mobility.