Sometimes, tooth extraction is necessary. Especially in cases when a tooth is severely decayed, infected, or cannot be restored. However, extraction is not always the first solution. A good dentist always tries to save the natural tooth whenever possible. Good oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings can also go a long way in keeping your teeth healthy and preventing problems that may eventually lead to extraction.
Preventive care helps control plaque, protects gums from decay, detects problems early on and helps maintain healthy teeth for long. Plaque and tartar are major causes of gum disease and tooth decay. While it is possible to remove plaque with regular brushing and flossing, tartar, once it has hardened, cannot be removed with a toothbrush.
By attending regular dental check-ups, you are able to allow your dentist to monitor the build-up of plaque, stop gum disease and identify any potential problems early, to protect the health of your natural teeth for as long as possible.
How Plaque and Tartar Can Put Your Teeth at Risk?
So why is teeth cleaning related to tooth extraction? Let’s start by explaining how plaque impacts your mouth.
When you have plaque sitting on your teeth, it eventually develops into a sticky film of bacteria on your teeth. Plaque can turn into tartar (calcium deposits) when it’s not removed from your teeth. Tartar that builds up on your teeth is much more difficult to remove. It requires a professional dental cleaning to remove it.
If it does stay on your teeth long enough, though, the bacteria will irritate your mouth and cause damage. As the bacteria build up, you’re more likely to develop decay and gingivitis. If left alone, you could lose teeth as a result of not removing plaque!
That’s why preventive dentistry is so important. Preventive dentistry tries to prevent you from needing procedures like extraction in Patna.
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