Why a Tooth Might Need to Be Removed
An extraction is usually the best course of action if a tooth…
- Is so decayed that the enamel can’t sufficiently support a filling or crown
- Has an infection that is beginning to spread to the surrounding teeth
- Is broken to the point that it cannot be put back together
- Is already falling out due to advanced gum disease
- Is impacted (stuck in the gumline) which is common with wisdom teeth
- Will prevent the other teeth from shifting as they should while undergoing orthodontic treatment