Extraction

Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, but most commonly to remove teeth which have become unrestorable through tooth decay, periodontal disease or dental trauma, especially when they are associated with toothache. Sometimes wisdom teeth are impacted, if it is stuck and unable to grow normally into the mouth, and may cause recurrent infections of the gum (pericoronitis) and neigbouring teeth. In orthodontics if the teeth are crowded, teeth may be extracted to create space so the rest of the teeth can be straightened.