Can decayed teeth be directly extracted?

Whether a decayed tooth can be directly extracted depends on the condition of the tooth. If it is not very serious, you can fill it or take medication according to the doctor's advice. However, if it is more serious, you can consider tooth extraction.

1. The cavities are relatively small

Small caries can be directly filled after cleaning the decayed matter, and generally the patient will not feel any pain. Therefore, once you find tooth decay, you should see a dentist to fill it in time.

2. The cavity is relatively large

When the caries is deep, it cannot be filled directly. It needs to be filled with backing material first, and then observed for a few days to make sure there is no problem with the dental nerve before filling it with resin.

3. Caries damages the tooth nerve

If the dental nerve is damaged, a filling alone will not work. Root canal treatment is required to restore the tooth. It is best to protect a tooth that has been radically cured by making a porcelain crown.

4. So bad that there is no value in keeping it

If a tooth does not have or has lost its function, or even hinders the function of other teeth, it is not worth keeping. Such teeth have lost their meaning in being restored and can only be extracted, which is a serious loss.