6 Important Reasons You May Need a Tooth Extraction

It’s never fun hearing that you need to have a tooth extracted. But the good news is if you get this recommendation from your periodontist, you can rest assured that it’s absolutely necessary. Periodontists are here to protect your smile, and that means ensuring that you keep your natural teeth for as long as possible. Unfortunately, sometimes teeth become too damaged to save, and must be extracted. This is not only to help prevent the damaged tooth from getting worse, but it is often also necessary to protect nearby teeth and gums.

Here are a few reasons why your periodontist may be recommending extraction, and how you can restore your smile once your tooth is removed!