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Also known as: tooth removal, pulling teeth.
A tooth extraction is just another way to say that a tooth is removed, or pulled, from the mouth. This can be done for several reasons. Some of the more common ones include a broken tooth, a badly decayed tooth or a tooth that is blocking other teeth from coming in.
A tooth extraction can be simple or surgical.
The patient may need to avoid food, drink and certain medications for a period of time before the procedure.
Bleeding, pain and tenderness are all possible risks of tooth extraction. Dry socket is another possible complication that needs further treatment in order for the wound to heal after a tooth extraction.
Reviewed by: Patrick Sebastien Lolo, DMD
This page was last updated on: June 24, 2021 03:56 PM
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