
Do You Need a Tooth Extraction? West Creek Dental Explains When & Why
In dentistry, the priority is always preserving a patient’s natural teeth. Unfortunately, disease, decay, infection, overcrowding, or traumatic impact sometimes make this impossible. In these situations, the damaged tooth must be extracted.
A tooth extraction is a surgical procedure in which a damaged tooth is removed from its “socket” in a patient’s jawbone. This prospect is daunting to many. However, ...