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If you\u2019ve recently visited the dentist and they\u2019ve informed you that you\u2019re going to need one (or more) of your teeth extracted, you might\u2019ve felt a knot in your stomach ever since hearing the news. However, there is absolutely no reason to panic or feel nervous; tooth extractions in Worcester<\/a> are a fairly routine procedure in the world of dentistry, and believe it or not, they come with some pretty noteworthy benefits. Here\u2019s a closer look at a few!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Relief from Pain & Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A severely damaged or infected tooth can cause constant discomfort and inflammation that is seemingly endless and unbearable at times. It can even interfere with your daily routine if things are bad enough. Removing the tooth eliminates the source of pain and helps prevent infection from spreading to nearby teeth, gums, or even other parts of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Improved Future Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping an unhealthy tooth can put surrounding teeth and gum tissue at risk. Extraction can protect your remaining teeth and help restore balance to your oral health. This is often why the wisdom teeth are removed as a preventive measure; if they become impacted (which is often the case), they can damage the neighboring teeth and trigger painful oral infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Better Results from Orthodontics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In cases of overcrowding, removing a tooth can create the space needed to properly realign teeth. This can improve both the function and appearance of your smile and help orthodontic treatment be more effective. It\u2019s not uncommon at all to have one or a few select teeth removed before getting braces or Invisalign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Healthier Foundation for Tooth Replacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After extraction, modern restorative treatments like dental implants can help restore the health of your smile and provide you with functional teeth. Removing a compromised tooth might seem like a step backwards when it comes to replacing missing teeth, but sometimes it\u2019s the only way to move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, your dentist won\u2019t suggest tooth extraction unless it\u2019s truly the best option for your dental health\u2014but knowing the specific benefits can help you feel a little more optimistic about things!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under the leadership of Dr. Jacob Donohue,<\/a> our team here at Worcester Dental Arts serves the dental needs of those in Worcester. We offer a variety of dental services, including tooth extractions performed in-house by our expert staff. If you have any questions about the blog or need to schedule an appointment with us at our Worcester office, please call today or reach out online<\/a> for more information or assistance. Telephone: (508) 514-5117.   <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve recently visited the dentist and they\u2019ve informed you that you\u2019re going to need one (or more) of your teeth extracted, you might\u2019ve felt a knot in your stomach ever since hearing the news. However, there is absolutely no reason to panic or feel nervous; tooth extractions in Worcester are a fairly routine procedure […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nBenefits of Tooth Extraction | Worcester Dental Arts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Believe it or not, having a troubled tooth extracted can actually set your smile up for a bright and healthy future. 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