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Getting Ahead of the Paranoia Behind Tooth Extraction

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Sometimes teeth get irreparably infected. Sometimes wisdom teeth get impacted. Sometimes a fractured tooth cannot be saved no matter what you do. In all these cases there is only one way out and that is extraction. There is a lot of fear and paranoia when it comes to tooth extraction procedures, and even the modern world is not void of the myths associated with extractions. For example, even Epping Dental Clinic with their advanced equipment and anesthetic medications have to deal with such problems. Although the number of tooth extractions needed today have decreased, the public is still afraid of this process. And the only way to get ahead of this fear is to learn why one might need to get their tooth extracted. Causes of Tooth Extraction 1. There is extensive damage to the teeth due to trauma or decay. In such cases, there is no way to restore the tooth, and extraction is the only way to prevent further damage. 2. Periodontal diseases can cause loosening of tooth due t