There are many other situations where a tooth might need to be removed.
These include baby teeth not falling out, a tooth becoming loose, radiation treatment, in preparation for orthodontic treatment, and more.
If you think you may need to have a tooth extracted, are waiting to have a tooth extracted, or your dentist wants you to have a tooth extraction, you may be wondering how a dentist performs a tooth extraction.
To read the in-depth article on how a dentist removes a tooth, click here.