Tooth Extractions

Photo by Iakobchuk On Envato Elements When a tooth cannot be restored because it is infected, damaged, or severely eroded, the best treatment is often extraction. An extraction is the act of removing a tooth from its socket. If the tooth is impacted, meaning it cannot come out, as is the case with most wisdom teeth, the dentist will make an incision that cuts through the jawbone and gum tissue to gain direct access to the tooth. This treatment is…

Photo wirestock On Envato Elements In the dental field, it is always recommended to save natural teeth whenever possible. To aid in this, various dental procedures have been developed to repair and protect damaged or diseased teeth. However, in certain cases, the extent of the damage may be too severe and the only available option is to remove the affected tooth. Before undergoing a tooth extraction procedure, your dentist must determine that the advantages outweigh keeping the problematic tooth in…