Extractions

Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. ​This can be a simple procedure as in the case of a loose tooth or it can be more involved as in the removal of wisdom teeth. Depending on the complexity of the case will determine whether a referral to an oral surgeon is necessary.

Common reasons for a  tooth extraction might be:

• decay​, infection or trauma to a tooth that renders the tooth non-restorable.
• gum and bone. deterioration around a tooth.
• ​baby teeth that don’t fall out and are preventing the permanent teeth from coming in.
• orthodontic treatment might require tooth extraction to create room for the teeth as they move into place.
• wisdom teeth, also called third molars, are often extracted either before or after they come in