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I had not been to a dentist in years, so I decided to get an exam and cleaning and schedule teeth whitening later. A needed several fillings before I could get my teeth whitened, and the dentist said one tooth was severely decayed and required an extraction. The dentist extracted the tooth last Thursday, and this weekend when I looked at the extraction hole to clean it, I saw two roots of the tooth left. Will those roots interfere with a dental implant, and why would my dentist leave them? Thank you. Konnor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for your question. Molar teeth have multiple roots, and it is a challenge to see into an extraction site near the back of your mouth. Are you sure that you see tooth roots are left and not debris stuck in the socket?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your dentist left two roots behind, there must be a reason for it\u2014although your dentist should inform you when this happens. Sometimes the location of tooth root tips is so close to the sinus that removing them could puncture the sinus or damage or nerve. But the roots must be removed before getting a dental implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all dentists are comfortable retrieving tooth roots and tips, and some do not have the instruments required to do it. The process can be challenging and lengthy for a dentist who does not have much experience in this area. If you have roots left in the extraction site instead of debris and your dentist cannot remove them, an oral surgeon can. It is easier to remove the roots soon after extraction, so schedule an appointment promptly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teeth Whitening After Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the extraction site heals, you can begin teeth whitening treatment<\/a>. When your teeth are as white as you want, your implant dentist will begin the process. A lab will make your dental crowns to match your brightened smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selecting Your Dental Implants Provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dental implant<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Look for a skilled implant dentist or oral surgeon. If your dentist left roots and not debris behind, it might be challenging for him to resolve the issue with the roots before placing a dental implant. It might be best to ask for a referral to an oral surgeon for tooth root removal and implant placement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plano, TX dentist Dr. Miranda Lacy<\/a> sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I had not been to a dentist in years, so I decided to get an exam and cleaning and schedule teeth whitening later. A needed several fillings before I could get my teeth whitened, and the dentist said one tooth was severely decayed and required an extraction. 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