Menu
While many teens and some people get their wisdom teeth removed, there are other reasons why tooth extraction may be necessary in adulthood.
Excessive tooth infection, tooth decay, and over crowding can all require a tooth extraction. Those who get braces may need 1or 2 teeth removed to provide room for their other teeth as they shift into place. Additionally, those who are going for chemotherapy or for an organ transplant may need compromised teeth removed to keep their mouth healthy.
Tooth removal is performed by a dentist or oral surgeon and is a relatively fast outpatient procedure with either local, general, intravenous anesthesia, or a combination. Removing visible teeth is a simple removal. Teeth that are broken, below the surface, or impacted require a more involved procedure.
when the tooth cannot be saved with other treatments such as root canal treatment and to prevent infection from spreading to other areas of your mouth
Normally it takes only few days to recover after a tooth removal.
There are a few risks for removing a tooth, however, if your dentist recommends the procedure, the benefits likely outweigh the small chance of complications.
Some other complications are-
If you face any above symptom, contact your dentist.
