Tooth extraction is sometimes necessary, when a tooth cannot be saved.  Dentist, Essex and all over the UK should only leave tooth extraction as a last resort.

Tooth Extraction – The Options

If a tooth is badly damaged or infected, Dentists should try to save your tooth.  Dentists in, London can restore your tooth with a white filing, dental crown or root canal treatment if necessary.

Dentist, Essex – The NHS and Tooth Extraction

Dentist in London and Dentist in Essex and all over the UK, who work in the NHS, are tending to extract more teeth than save them, due to cost implications.

Dentist, London – Better To Keep Your Teeth

Dentist, London and all over the UK can demonstrate that it is better to save your teeth for the long term.  If you choose to extract a tooth that could have been saved, the gum and bone will shrink in that area.  Also, the teeth either side of the gap, can eventually move into the gap.  It will be more difficult to eat with missing teeth too!  Also your face can sink into the gaps – making you look older.

Dentist, Essex – The Cost of Tooth Extraction

Although it may be cheaper to extract a tooth than to save it, it will cost a lot more to replace the tooth if you ever decide to.  Replacing teeth will also involve future work to your teeth, depending on how you wish to replace them.

Cosmetic Dentistry and Replacing Teeth

If you choose to replace the missing teeth, you can do it in one of three ways;

·       Dental Implants

·       Dental Bridges

·       Partial Dentures or Full Dentures

Dental implants and dental bridges are fixed teeth options, where as dentures are removable teeth.

Keep Your Teeth – Dentist, Essex

In summary, although teeth can be replaced well, it is better to save your teeth for as long as possible.  Dentist, Essex and all over the UK agree that there is nothing like having your own teeth.

If you have any questions regarding tooth extraction or tooth replacement, call Perfect Smile Spa on 01708 442114 or email care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk