Dental Surgery
The most common reason for extraction is tooth damage due to breakage or decay. There are additional reasons for tooth extraction:
• Severe tooth decay or infection. Despite the reduction in world-wide prevalence of dental caries, it still is the most common reason for extraction of (non-third molar) teeth with up to two thirds of extractions.
• Extra teeth which are blocking other teeth from coming in.
• Severe gum disease which may affect the supporting tissues and bone structures of teeth.
• In preparation for orthodontic treatment (braces)
• Teeth in the fracture line
• Fractured teeth.
• Insufficient space for wisdom teeth (impacted third molars).