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This is a procedure to remove a tooth.
Surgical Removal of a Tooth © 2009 Nucleus Medical Media, Inc. |
While dental techniques can save many teeth, a tooth may need to be removed if it:
- Is too badly damaged or decayed to be saved by a root canal
- Has an infected nerve
- Is affecting normal tooth growth
- Is loose from advanced gum disease
- Has a loss of supporting bone, gums, or tissue
Possible Complications
Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have a tooth extracted, your dentist will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Nerve damage
Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Smoking
- Poor nutrition
- Poor overall health
- Use of some prescription and non-prescription drugs—Talk to your dentist about any medicine you are taking.
Be sure to discuss these risks with your dentist before the procedure.
