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If you\u2019ve recently discovered that you or your child needs orthodontic treatment, depending on the evaluation performed by the dentist, it might be necessary to undergo a tooth extraction in Rochester<\/a>. Braces can fix a variety of problems, including crooked and crowded teeth, gaps between teeth, and improper bite alignment. Find out why removing a tooth before getting braces is sometimes necessary and how this procedure might improve you or your child\u2019s orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To understand why this procedure is necessary, here are a few reasons:<\/p>\n While some dentists claim that extractions aren\u2019t necessary for successful orthodontic treatment, it should be left up to the dental professional to determine if tooth removal is warranted.<\/p>\n There are two ways a tooth can be removed: simple or surgical. If a tooth is exposed above the gum line, a dentist in Rochester can use a special tool to put the necessary pressure on the tooth and gently move it back and forth until it completely detaches.<\/p>\n If the tooth is impacted and lives below the gum line, it will be necessary for the dentist to make an incision in the gums and expose the tooth structure. From there, depending on the alignment of the tooth, they might need to remove it in pieces.<\/p>\n Whether you or your child have a simple or surgical procedure, anesthesia or sedation will be administered prior to the procedure. The dentist will make sure you or your child are comfortable and at ease throughout the removal process.<\/p>\n Should it be necessary to remove one or multiple teeth prior to having braces, you can trust your dental professional to make the process as quick and painless as possible. Tooth extractions are always a last resort and never something dentists want to do, but if it will help achieve straighter, healthier teeth, it\u2019s best to let you or your child\u2019s dentist perform a procedure that will prove beneficial in the long run.<\/p>\n About the Author <\/strong> If you\u2019ve recently discovered that you or your child needs orthodontic treatment, depending on the evaluation performed by the dentist, it might be necessary to undergo a tooth extraction in Rochester. Braces can fix a variety of problems, including crooked and crowded teeth, gaps between teeth, and improper bite alignment. Find out why removing a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65\/revisions\/69"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vollodentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Why Might a Tooth be Extracted Before Getting Braces?<\/h2>\n
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What Happens During a Tooth Extraction?<\/h2>\n
\nDr. Joseph Vollo earned his DDS degree at SUNY Buffalo before completing a post-doctoral Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Western New York Veterans Hospital. He and his colleague (and wife), Dr. Katherine Vollo, strive to offer patients the care they need to achieve healthy smiles. As important as it is to keep your natural teeth, Dr. Joe and Dr. Katherine understand how tooth extractions may be necessary, especially when it comes to preparing for orthodontic treatment. To learn more about us and the services we offer, contact us<\/a> via our website or call (585) 225-9114<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"