In most cases, it is preferable that a patient’s tooth be preserved rather than removed. This is due to some of the oral health
problems that can develop if a tooth is removed, such as shifting of other teeth, altered bite, chewing problems, and TMJ issues, to name a few. However, there are times when a tooth may need to be removed, such as when a tooth is severely cracked or broken beyond repair, or a patient has significant bone loss due to periodontal disease & the tooth is unstable, or if teeth need to be removed for orthodontic or patient health reasons, such as removal of wisdom teeth, or impacted teeth. If there is infection present, you may be prescribed medication to treat the infection before proceeding with the extraction.