{"id":2456,"date":"2024-11-30T09:47:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T15:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=2456"},"modified":"2024-12-01T20:14:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T02:14:25","slug":"risky-extract-tooth-near-roots-left-behind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/risky-extract-tooth-near-roots-left-behind\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Risky to Extract a Tooth Near Roots Left Behind from Previous Extractions?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I need surgery for my bottom left premolar. The dentist took a new X-ray, which showed roots left behind from previous extractions. The roots are on the left and right side of my mouth. \u00a0However, the dentist will only extract the left-side root. Is the extraction dangerous since it\u2019s around tooth roots? \u2013 Thank you. Dana from GA<\/p>\n<p>Dana,<\/p>\n<p>Your lower premolar is near the mental foramen, a small opening in your lower jawbone that houses a nerve. While removing a premolar in this area has a slight risk of damaging the mental nerve, a skilled oral surgeon can minimize this risk through careful technique.<\/p>\n<p>Incomplete root removal from a previous extraction can prevent the jawbone from healing correctly. While the last dental work was not ideal, your current dentist&#8217;s recommendations will help protect your oral health by preventing further damage to surrounding teeth and the need for potential <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-dental-implants.html\">dental implant procedures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a second opinion, we recommend consulting with an oral surgeon or a dentist with extensive experience in tooth extractions.<\/p>\n<p>Metairie cosmetic dentist Dr. Duane Delaune sponsors this post. Read details about how Dr. Delaune strives to provide some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/best-dentist-in-new-orleans.html\">best dental care in Metairie<\/a>. Ask Delaune Dental about <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/appointments.html\">financing to help pay for dental care<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I need surgery for my bottom left premolar. The dentist took a new X-ray, which showed roots left behind from previous extractions. The roots are on the left and right side of my mouth. \u00a0However, the dentist will only extract the left-side root. Is the extraction dangerous since it\u2019s around tooth roots? \u2013 Thank you. 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