Why Do Some Teeth Have to Be Surgically Removed?

A tooth may need extraction due to trauma, extensive decay, disease, or crowding. Infected teeth that don't respond to root canal treatment or those without enough bone to support them due to periodontal disease may also need to be taken out.

Why would a tooth need to be surgically removed?

When it's not possible to repair the teeth with a filling or a crown due to extensive decay or damage, an extraction can be the best option. People with teeth that are not supported by enough bone because of periodontal disease are also candidates for extraction.

What is the difference between surgical and non surgical tooth extraction?

There are two main types of dental extraction, simple extraction and surgical extraction. Simple dental extraction is used to remove teeth that can be seen and are easily accessible, whereas surgical dental extraction typically requires an incision into the connective tissue to gain access to the tooth to be removed.