The extraction of one or more teeth is usually the last option because keeping the natural tooth in place is desirable and ideal.
When do you need a tooth extraction?
While permanent teeth are designed to last a lifetime, tooth extraction may be necessary for a couple of reasons. If a tooth is severely damaged, an extraction may be needed. Other reasons include overcrowded teeth, risk of infection, dental injury, and deep decays.
When do you need a wisdom tooth extraction?
When a tooth is impacted, it cannot fully erupt because the gums have not entirely developed which prevents the tooth from normally coming out. To avoid causing damage to the neighbouring teeth, your Calgary dentist may prescribe extraction of the wisdom tooth as it may develop into cysts if it won’t erupt properly.
