Extractions are necessary if: decay has destroyed too much tooth structure; infection has persisted either within the tooth or around the tooth; fracture has broken the tooth beyond repair; its removal will help create much needed space to accommodate orthodontic treatment; the tooth is impacted within the jaw (wisdom teeth, for example); or if any other form of pathology is affecting the tooth. Depending on the tooth and circumstances, your extraction is either performed by the dentist or a referral to an oral surgeon.

Important information about your extraction: