Your teeth are designed to last a lifetime. But, things happen that make tooth extraction necessary. When tooth extractions in Lake Mills, WI, are a necessity, Dr. Jaclyn Benish and Dr. Matthew Senn of Dental Associates of Lake Mills are here to provide the skilled services you need at either of their offices, Lake Mills or Marshall WI. 

Tooth Decay

Your mouth is full of bacteria, some helpful, some not so helpful. Decay is caused by bacteria that combine with the food you eat to produce plaque. Plaque uses sugar and starch in the food and drinks you consume to make acid which eats away at the minerals in the enamel that covers your teeth. If left unchecked, decay will result in a cavity. Cavities can be filled but in some cases, the cavity becomes too big, or the tooth becomes infected, and pain results. 

Tooth extractions in  Lake Mills, WI may be the only way to stop the pain when decay has gotten out of control and the pulp has become so damaged beyond repair.

Trauma

Life is full of traumas,  some of them can happen to your tooth. When a tooth is injured in an accident or while participating in a sport, see a dentist immediately. The trauma can cause the tooth to fracture or be chipped. Nerve damage is a potential result and causes pain. Your dentist will try to save your tooth, but it isn't always possible and extraction may be necessary. 

Gum Disease

Gum disease is very common and if treated in the early stages, good results can be expected. If, however, you are a smoker or have periodontitis, damage can happen to the bones in your jaw and the teeth may become loose. Loose teeth can lead to infection and pain. If the tooth does not fall out on its own, it may need to be extracted.  

Crowding

When the jaw is just not large enough to accommodate all the permanent teeth, the result may be crowding. This causes misalignment and may require braces. By extracting a tooth or a few teeth, the remaining teeth will have the room they need and the braces can do their job. 

Impacted Teeth

This condition usually happens with wisdom teeth when there is not enough room for the tooth to fit. It comes in sideways and presses painfully against the teeth nearest to it. An impacted tooth needs to be removed as soon as possible.

For tooth extractions in Lake Mills, WI Dr. Benish and Dr. Senn of Dental Associates of Lake Mills provides a variety of services. Call their office in Lake Mills at 920-648-2331 or Marshall at 608-655-1199 for an appointment or with questions.