Most of the time, your dentist performs dental extractions when wisdom teeth are putting a patient’s oral health at risk. They can cause misalignment or become impacted, increasing the risk of an infection. However, other cases require extractions if a tooth is severely damaged either from decay or from an injury.
The type of extraction you need will depend on your unique case and what your dentist determines is the best decision for your oral health. Here are the most common types your dentist uses and how they differ!