When exploring options for treatments for your teeth, the last thing your dentist wants to do is resort to a tooth extraction. This procedure will completely and permanently remove a tooth from your mouth, leaving a gap that would need to be replaced with one of several prosthetic options.
However, there are many reasons this treatment might be necessary. As unfortunate as it may sound, sometimes the best option for your continued oral health is extraction. Continue reading to learn more about the circumstances that may lead to one or more extracted teeth.
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