Wisdom teeth may need to be extracted if there is not adequate space in your mouth to accommodate the extra teeth, or if the wisdom teeth are difficult to clean because they are hard to reach during brushing or flossing. This makes wisdom teeth susceptible to dental decay, infection, and gum disease.
Children’s baby teeth may need to be extracted if they fail to fall out at the appropriate time, which may prevent the permanent tooth underneath from erupting properly.
Teeth may sometimes be extracted in cases of orthodontic correction in addition to braces.
Sometimes teeth may need to be extracted if there is too much decay or trauma to the tooth, which can lead to an infection, swelling, and severe pain.
It is important to replace missing teeth to prevent further dental problems from occurring, such as a shift of adjacent teeth, problems chewing, and jaw alignment.