A dental extraction is a method to remove a tooth from your mouth. A dental extraction is most normally required if one of your teeth is injured beyond practical repair. The most widely recognized reasons for tooth extractions include:

• Severe tooth decay or infection.
• Advanced gum disease may require a tooth to be pulled so it doesn’t affect the supporting tissues and bone structures of your mouth.
• A tooth may be extracted if it is blocking other teeth from coming in.

Wisdom teeth are often extracted either before or after they come in.

Preparing for tooth extraction

Tooth extraction is a safe procedure that does not take over 60 minutes. In any case, just like any other minor process, it is vital to notify your dentist about your total medical history. This will lessen the danger of complications that seldom occurs amid this routine procedure. Before having your tooth pulled, make a point to inform your dentist if you have any of the following:

• Congenital heart condition
• Damaged heart valves
• Liver disease
• Compromised immune system
• History of bacterial endocarditis
• History of bleeding
• Any bone problems
• Any medical procedures recently performed
• Any medications or supplements you are taking
• If you are pregnant

What to expect

The dentist will initially administer anesthetic to numb the area and lessen uneasiness. Amid the extraction, you will feel the weight of the tooth being removed, yet you won’t feel any pain.

Quickly after the tooth extraction, a little measure of bleeding is normal and a patch of gauze will be put in the affected area. The area may bleed slightly for the next 24 hours or so and decrease after that.