An tooth extraction is can be one of the most feared procedures in dentistry. The fact is that tooth extraction is a routine procedure for most dentists and is a simple extraction procedure which should leave you with nothing more than minor discomfort. Extracting a tooth reduces the chances of additional pressure to the sight and infection that may occur later.
A tooth may need to be extracted for the following reasons:
- Severe decay
- Advanced periodontal disease
- Infection or abcess
- Orthodontic correction
- Malpositioned teeth
- Fractured teeth or roots
- Impacted teeth
