Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from the dental alveolus or the socket in the alveolar bone due to various reasons such as:
-tooth decay
-tooth damage
-extremely loose tooth
-overcrowding of teeth in the mouth
-tooth not able to erupt through the gum
-baby teeth not falling out in time, to make way for the growth of permanent teeth
-a patient requiring radiation to the head or neck, due to certain medical conditions, and may need to have the teeth lying in the areas of radiation extracted
-impacted wisdom teeth which cause gum pain and swelling
