Although extracting a tooth is usually not the first choice of treatment, it is sometimes necessary.
Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure that restoration is not an option, and also to prevent infection. Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are routinely performed, as are extractions of some permanent teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment.
Our staff is very mindful of our patient's comfort when an extraction is necessary.