What are some reasons that other teeth need to be removed?
We usually prefer to save all teeth in the mouth if possible, however, there are situations when this is not feasible. Teeth can become so decayed that they may not be restorable. Gum disease could be so far advanced that the jaw bone will not hold the teeth in. There could be an opposing tooth that is missing, making a particular tooth not worthy of extensive restoration. We also sometimes need to remove teeth for orthodontic purposes to make room to straighten the teeth.
We usually prefer to save all teeth in the mouth if possible, however, there are situations when this is not feasible. Teeth can become so decayed that they may not be restorable. Gum disease could be so far advanced that the jaw bone will not hold the teeth in. There could be an opposing tooth that is missing, making a particular tooth not worthy of extensive restoration. We also sometimes need to remove teeth for orthodontic purposes to make room to straighten the teeth.
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