Local Dentist Earns Credential from American Academy of Implant Dentistry CHICAGO, IL. -- Peter  Zahedi, DMD, of San Rafael, CA, was recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s at its 2019 Annual Meeting, which was held in Las Vegas, NV, October 23 – 26.  As one of 380 dentists who hold this distinguished membership, Dr. Zahedi is one of the leading experts in implant care. Doctor Zahedi maintains a dental practice at 905 Lincoln Ave, in San Rafael, CA, United States.

To qualify for Fellowship, an expert panel of implant dentists reviewed Dr. Zahedi’s professional and leadership credentials as well as commitment to excellence in implant dental practice and to the Academy's standards for ethics and patient welfare. Dr. Zahedi was required to document for review that he was a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, the certifying board that the Academy sponsors.

Established in 1951, the AAID is the only dental implant organization that offers credentials recognized by US state and federal courts as being bona fide.  Its membership, which exceeds 5,500, includes general dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists and prosthodontists from across the United States and in more than 60 other countries. For more information about the AAID and its credentialed members, please visit www.aaid.com or www.aaid-implant.org or call the AAID at 312-335-1550.

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Six Signs When Your Dentist Might Recommend Tooth Extraction

Six Signs When Your Dentist Might Recommend Tooth Extraction

June 1, 2022

Dentists are known for pulling teeth but do not recommend tooth extractions to relieve you of the teeth you have in your mouth. However, there are various reasons why you might need to have a tooth removed. The most prominent among them are the six we discuss in this article.

 

1. Tooth Pain

 

Tooth pain doesn’t indicate you need to have the tooth removed. Sensitivity or cavities can result in a painful tooth. Unfortunately, you might need to have the tooth removed if it is painful after filling, root canal therapy or the tooth is becoming infected or is severely damaged. In such cases, the dentist near you recommends tooth removal to safeguard your oral and overall health.

 

2. Crowding

 

You might confront a situation when there is insufficient room in your mouth to fit all your teeth. In such cases, you develop crooked and displaced teeth. When crowded teeth, you become prone to tooth decay, gum disease, challenges chewing, and pain. Tooth extractions in San Rafael help create more space in your mouth to enable your teeth to occupy a natural and healthy position.

 

Orthodontic treatments with braces also fix crowded teeth. However, you may need more space in your mouth for the braces to function correctly. In such cases, the orthodontist treating you recommends tooth removal to facilitate the treatment.

 

3. Gum Disease

 

You develop gum disease when you don’t care for your teeth and gums correctly. Periodontal disease affects your teeth and gums. The bacteria from the infection eats away at the bones supporting your teeth, making them rot and leaving you to confront challenges when chewing. The bacterial infection also spreads to your other teeth.

 

Your dentist might recommend tooth extractions near you if the tooth is abscessed, loose, and lacking support, or the infection is spreading to the bone, soft tissue, and other teeth. Tooth extractions are not required in routine cases of gum disease. Unfortunately, they become necessary when you allow the condition to aggravate to stop the spread of the infection and protect your remaining teeth.

 

4. Impacted Wisdom Teeth

 

Removal of impacted wisdom teeth is routine because the teeth erupt at awkward angles and remain beneath the gum line. Wisdom teeth can cause pain and discomfort besides tooth decay and gum disease. When the wisdom tooth remains impacted, dentists recommend tooth removal to relieve you from unnecessary discomfort.

 

5. Severe Tooth Decay

 

If your tooth is severely decayed and doesn’t permit repairs by root canals or fillings, tooth removal becomes likely the sole option to alleviate pain and stop the spread of the infection.

 

6. Irreparable Broken or Chipped Teeth

 

Your teeth can break from injuries or accidents. In most cases, dentists can repair broken teeth with procedures like dental crowns. However, in some cases, tooth repair might not be possible if the tooth has broken below the gum line. In such cases, surgical removal of the remaining parts of the tooth is likely the only alternative.

 

Tooth removal is not a procedure favored by dentists who make every effort to preserve each tooth. Unfortunately, some conditions or situations are beyond the expertise of dental specialists and compel them to recommend tooth removal for the safety of your dental health.

 

If you must undergo tooth extractions for gum disease, tooth pain, severe tooth decay, and irreparable broken or chipped teeth, you can discuss replacement solutions with the dentist. Fortunately, you don’t need replacements for impacted wisdom teeth or crowded teeth because they are problematic and not required.

 

In some cases, you have no alternative but to accept the view of your dentist to undergo extractions as recommended. However, if you maintain excellent dental hygiene practices by brushing your teeth two times per day using fluoride toothpaste, flossing them at least once regardless of the time, and getting regular exams and cleanings from your dentist, you can prevent conditions like severe tooth decay and gum disease and not require tooth extractions.

 

Visiting your dentist regularly enables the professional to detect issues with your teeth and gums and recommend treatments right away that help prevent tooth extractions. Unfortunately, if you neglect the practices suggested and visit your dentist, you become susceptible to having teeth removed and seeking replacements.

 

If you think you might need tooth extractions, kindly schedule an appointment with San Rafael Dentistry providing minimally invasive tooth removal procedures.

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