A tooth extraction is the procedure done to remove a tooth that is damaged beyond repair from its socket in the jawbone. Why Are Teeth Extracted?
- Severely decayed teeth
- Periodontal disease leading to bone loss
- Fractured in such a way that it is impossible or impractical to repair
- Badly positioned (impacted wisdom teeth)
- Non-functional or poorly functional teeth that should be replaced with a bridge, denture or dental implant
We perform these procedures only after making the extraction site(s) profoundly numb.
