James Frizzell, DDS, has worked as a dentist in Niagara Falls, Ontario, since 1993. In addition to his dentistry work in Niagara, James Frizzell, DDS, spent eight years with the Canadian Armed Forces. He provides patients with an array of restorative and cosmetic dental services, including tooth extractions.

An individual may need to have a tooth pulled, a procedure known as a tooth extraction, for a number of reasons. Excessive damage, to the point that the tooth cannot be repaired, is the most common reason for needing a tooth extraction. Tooth decay and blunt force trauma are examples of incidents that can irreparably damage one or more teeth. With that said, a dental professional may recommend a tooth extraction as a means of resolving several matters related to oral health.

Mouth crowding, for example, may be addressed via tooth extraction, especially if a dentist is preparing the mouth for othodontia. Tooth decay that reaches the pulp of a tooth is another scenario in which a dentist would recommend the immediate removal of the tooth. In some cases, a tooth may be at elevated risk for infection, such as when a person’s immune system has been hindered by a serious medical procedure. If the risk is high enough, dentists may elect to extract the tooth prior to infection.

Lastly, a person living with periodontal disease may benefit from a tooth extraction. If the progression of the disease loosens teeth, dentists may need to remove those that cannot be properly restored.

James Frizzell, DDS, graduated with a DDS from the University of Toronto in 1988 and proceeded to open his Niagara Falls, Ontario, dental office in 1993. Along with treating patients through his Niagara Falls practice, Dr. James Frizzell has established himself as a member of a number of professional organizations, including the Ontario Dental Association.

The Ontario Dental Association provides a range of information regarding medical conditions that can have a negative impact on an individual’s oral health. For example, research indicates that individuals living with diabetes have a higher risk of developing oral infections and gum disease. The development of gum disease, meanwhile, can increase blood sugar levels, exacerbating diabetic complications throughout the body and leading to serious health concerns, including premature kidney degeneration.

Bulimia and anorexia nervosa are eating disorders that directly relate to poor oral health, among a number of other critical health conditions. As the body fails to receive the minerals and vitamins it needs to properly function, teeth and gum integrity begin to suffer. Furthermore, eating disorders that involve binge eating and vomiting subject the mouth to a great deal of acidic activity that can destroy teeth enamel and impact a person's throat and glands.

Additional medical conditions that can affect oral health include temporomandibular disorder (TMD), oral cancer, and iron deficiency. To learn more about the relationship between medical conditions and oral health, please visit the Ontario Dental Association online at YourOralHealth.ca.