This is the removal of hopeless teeth. Hopeless teeth are teeth that are badly broken down due to decay or teeth whose gum support is extremely deteriorated. Tooth decay and gum disease are the leading causes of tooth loss thus it is important to maintain the health of our teeth and gums to prevent tooth loss.
There are various reasons why teeth have to be removed:
Before pulling the tooth, your dentist will give you an injection of a local anesthetic to numb the area where the tooth will be removed. If you are having more than one tooth pulled or if a tooth is impacted, your dentist may use a strong general anesthetic. This will prevent pain throughout your body during the procedure.