A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to prevent restoration. Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are routinely performed, as are extractions of some permanent teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment.

Reasons for tooth extraction

Severe tooth decay or infection.
Extra teeth which are blocking other teeth from coming in.
Severe gum disease which may affect the supporting tissues and bone structures of teeth.
In preparation for orthodontic treatment
Teeth in the fracture line
Fractured teeth.

Surgical extractions
Surgical extractions involve the removal of teeth that cannot be easily accessed, either because they have broken under the gum line or because they have not erupted fully.

Wisdom teeth
Also called third molars, wisdom teeth usually make their first appearance in young adults between the ages of 15 to 25.

When should wisdom teeth be removed?

Pain
Infection in the mouth
Facial swelling
Swelling of the gumline in the back of the mouth

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