Extractions

No one likes extractions and no dentist would recommend an extraction lightly. However, there are some reasons when an extraction is the only way forward because the existing tooth is no longer sustainable.

Sometimes teeth are extracted as a result of periodontal disease or they are decayed/broken beyond repair.

When teeth are extracted it can affect the patient’s jaw line because the other teeth move very quickly into the gap. It can affect the ability to chew their food properly or lead to other permanent conditions. Your dentist will discuss any likely complications that you will have the extraction process and further tooth replacement strategies.