Surgical intervention is often needed to solve dental problems. Dentists first try to find less invasive solutions; extraction is often a last resort.

Many tooth extractions can be prevented by regular and thorough dental hygiene. Inadequate tooth cleaning, neglecting interdental spaces, and not attending preventive check-ups at the dentist often lead to the development of tooth decay and gum diseases, which can result in a tooth being unsalvageable and the dentist recommending extraction.

Perhaps the most feared procedure is the extraction of a wisdom tooth. They often remain in the jaw, lie crooked or perpendicular, and press on other teeth, causing severe pain and inflammation.

You will also need surgical extraction for teeth that are severely damaged by trauma, decay, or have deep fractures. The procedure is often recommended for patients with a narrow jaw, where growing wisdom teeth create strong pressure on the other teeth and cause them to become crooked. Sometimes extraction is necessary before starting orthodontic treatment to prevent unwanted tooth movements or to prepare the mouth for artificial dental replacements (bridge, denture, implants).