Why is tooth extraction necessary?
Teeth which have severe damage or decay as well as teeth which have recurrent abscesses, which form in the gum underneath the tooth can cause major problems to your tooth functioning, as well as discomfort. It might be time to have them removed. These may have to be extracted if they get infected or start to affect other teeth causing your oral hygiene to be compromised.
Most tooth removals are performed under local anaesthetic by your dentist at Thorndon Dental, and sedation can also be administered to patients who are nervous or anxious. Your dentist will aim to preserve as much of the bone as possible, for predictability and ease of future dental implant placements.
