Your dentist or oral surgeon may feel that your tooth needs to be extracted for various reasons such as infection, crowded mouth space (to prepare for orthodontics), infection, or even risk of infection (of the tooth or gums). After a thorough examination and assessment of your medical history, your dentist will make recommendations for your specific tooth extraction procedure. Depending on the approach for your tooth extraction, your dentist will provide an anesthetic to either numb the area surrounding the targeted tooth or put you to sleep during the procedure. Following the tooth extraction, your dentist will provide you with instructions for caring for the space to allow for healing and prevent infection.
