Extractions

Extractions involves removal of a tooth from the mouth. Reasons why a tooth needs to be extracted include gross decay that cannot be restored to normal health or teeth that are abnormally positioned causing crowding. In some cases, wisdom teeth or impacted teeth need to be removed. There are two types of extractions:

1) Simple extractions

In this extraction, the dentist can grasp the tooth with an instrument. The Dentist will rock the tooth back and forth until the tooth becomes loose enough to be lifted out. These extractions usually only require local anaesthetic, since the tooth is visible to the dentist

2) Surgical extractions.

In cases where a tooth is not visible or cannot be grasped with instruments, a surgical extraction may be necessary. In this type of extraction, the dentist will lift the gum over the tooth. He or she may also need to drill into the surrounding bone tissue or may need to remove the tooth piece by piece.