How bad do your teeth have to be to get them pulled?!
Question:
How bad do your teeth have to be to get them pulled?
i have a dentist appointment for check up and cleaning and if i have a cavity i wanted to know how bad it is for them to remove the tooth. i am terrified of dentists and stuff like this always crosses my mind.
Answers:
It would have to be really bad. Most dentists will do a filling if you have a cavity and a root canal if you had a very deep cavity that caused damage to the nerve (you would probably be having pain or a dental abcess if this was the case). Extracting a tooth is always a last resort! Try to relax when you go, bring your headphones and if you are concerned about discomfort take some Advil or Tylenol before you go. Trust me- no one wants to make you feel nervous! Ask them to tell you what they are going to do prior to doing it. Hope that helps! Good luck!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist