Tooth Extraction

When a tooth is badly decayed or damaged and cannot be saved, it must be professionally removed through a procedure called a tooth extraction. Extractions are commonly performed on teeth that are severely decayed or broken, or in cases where the mouth does not have space for the tooth– as is the case with most wisdom teeth extractions or extractions performed in conjunction to orthodontic treatment. While many patients may be in pain prior to an extraction, the actual extraction procedure is virtually painless and many patients heal quickly and resume normal functions within a reasonable time post-procedure.