Teeth Extractions
The most common form of oral surgery is tooth extraction and there are a number of reasons for the need to extract teeth:
- 9Poorly aligned teeth that are affecting the health and alignment of neighbouring teeth
- 9Teeth that are beyond repair; either from decay, root fracture or trauma
- 9Orthodontic treatment requires the removal of some teeth to reduce crowding
Extractions
A local anaesthetic is applied to numb the site of the tooth. During the extraction procedure, you may feel some pressure and movement before the tooth is pulled. However, you shouldn’t feel any pain. In some cases, if the tooth is severely impacted, an incision is made into the gum and the tooth may be removed in sections.
