Involved Areas:
Tooth
Gums
Jawbones
Reasons for the Procedure:
Although many teeth can be saved with modern dental techniques, some must be removed. Tooth extraction may be necessary in the following situations:
The tooth is too damaged or decayed to be saved by performing a root canal
The nerve of the tooth is infected
The tooth is impeding normal tooth growth
The tooth is loose from advanced periodontal disease
There is a loss of supporting bone, gums, or tissue
