{"id":475,"date":"2022-06-04T16:43:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-04T16:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/?p=475"},"modified":"2022-07-26T16:47:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T16:47:36","slug":"why-you-shouldnt-worry-about-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/why-you-shouldnt-worry-about-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Dentist Has Recommended a Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019re visiting the dentist for a checkup and things are going well\u2014that is, until your dentist informs you that you\u2019re going to need a tooth extracted soon! A small knot forms in your stomach as you picture a pair of forceps being guided towards your mouth. But you have absolutely nothing to worry about; your dentist<\/a> won\u2019t remove any of your teeth without a good reason. That said, here\u2019s what you need to know about tooth extraction, why it\u2019s sometimes necessary, and why it\u2019s no reason to panic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does Tooth Extraction Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A tooth extraction is exactly what it sounds like! Your dentist or oral surgeon will simply extract the required tooth from the dental alveolus, or socket. There are two main types of extraction: simple extraction, which is performed on visible teeth (usually with forceps), and surgical extraction, which is used when the teeth aren\u2019t easily accessible. The latter usually involves an incision coupled with local anesthesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Teeth Need to be Extracted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since your teeth are the best available tools at your disposal for biting, chewing, and eating, your dentist won\u2019t extract one unless it\u2019s absolutely necessary. That said, a few common reasons for extraction include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n