Tooth extraction is a procedure in which a tooth is removed from its socket in the jawbone. It is typically done when a tooth is severely decayed, damaged, or infected and cannot be repaired with a filling, crown, or other type of treatment. Tooth extraction may also be necessary if a tooth is causing crowding or if a patient is at risk of developing an infection after a tooth extraction procedure. There are two main types of tooth extractions: simple extractions and surgical extractions. Simple

When a tooth has a severe infection (such as a very advanced cavity)...