Don’t Overthink, No Sweat Tooth Extractions in Arlington!

The whole idea behind routine, consistent oral care is to prevent gum disease and the major loss of teeth. So it may be puzzling to imagine that there are some cases where extraction is necessary for a patient’s oral health and overall well-being. Dr. Stephen Wardlaw of I-20 Family Dental is the holder of many prestigious rankings in regards to his dentistry (ADA, TDA, AACD, AGD, among others.) With over 18 years of practice, Dr. Wardlaw is well-versed in necessary tooth extractions in Arlington. The combination of his drive and our office team keeps Texan smiles healthy and bright.

What circumstances call for extractions of teeth?

If a tooth has been broken or damaged by decay, Dr. Wardlaw will try to fix it with a filling, crown or other treatment first. In some cases, there’s too much damage for the tooth to be repaired. If that happens to occur, the tooth needs to be extracted. Here are a few circumstances that may have you googling “dentist near me” in search of help:

• If you have braces, you may need to have teeth extracted to make room for other teeth being moved into their correct spaces.
• If you have extra teeth blocking new teeth from fully developing.
• If baby teeth have not fallen out to create room for permanent teeth.
• If you are undergoing a radiation treatment in the head/neck area, the treatment may require teeth to be removed due to a weakened immune system.
• If you are experiencing intense pain, signs of cysts or infection, or decay due to the growth of your wisdom teeth.

Do my wisdom teeth need to be removed?

“Wisdom teeth” are our third molars, the last teeth to build onto our adult smiles. These last teeth usually come in between the ages of 17 and 21, but everyone’s body is different. You may encounter some pain, discomfort, or irritability to your gums because there is a very small amount of room left in our mouths for growth. You may be a good candidate for wisdom tooth extraction if you experience severe symptoms like these:

• Uncomfortable rubbing/shredding of the gums, causing pain when speaking or chewing.
• Pain due to teeth growing together or at an unusual angle, causing swelling.
• Bad breath due to infections starting within the gums of your wisdom teeth.
• Stiffness due to swelling of the gum tissue beneath or above your wisdom teeth.

Visit our services page to get more details on how our office handles wisdom tooth extraction. Our office in Arlington is equipped with personalized, high end technology.  We offer a variety of services that may be a better alternative for you.  Feel free to explore our web page or contact us with any questions you may have.

How can I schedule an appointment?

Our team is here to help you regain the healthiest, happiest smile possible. Contact I-20 Family Dental today if you have any questions, or if you’re ready to set up a consultation for your first (or next) tooth extraction. Our practice is opened to patients from not just Arlington, but Ft. Worth, Kennedale, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, and all other surrounding areas.