Tooth extraction is a procedure in which a tooth is removed from its socket in the jawbone. It is typically done when a tooth is severely decayed, damaged, or infected and cannot be repaired with a filling, crown, or other type of treatment. Tooth extraction may also be necessary if a tooth is causing crowding or if a patient is at risk of developing an infection after a tooth extraction procedure. There are two main types of tooth extractions: simple extractions and surgical extractions. Simple

🥴Different kinds of pain! ❎Dull and Achy pain: Related to gum problems like periodontal disease ❎Sharp pain: Maybe with this, you can't even bite on a tooth ❎Only when you're chewing pain: Related to a cracked tooth. Follow us to learn more! #toothpain #holisticdentistry #gummonth | Natural and Cosmetic Dentistry