Tooth Extraction

A tooth extraction is when you remove a tooth from the mouth. There are several reasons why tooth extractions are done, many times they are done to remove impacted wisdom teeth, as well as apart of orthodonic procedures.

Why Tooth Extractions Are Performed

Tooth extractions are used as a treatment for tooth decay, even gum disease. As early as the 14th century it was believed that chronic infected teeth were linked to many diseases.

Modern tooth extractions are done with an unpleasant tool call forceps, which makes my mouth hurt just by looking at it, so I'll spare you the picture.

Are Tooth Extractions Necessary?

Usually tooth extractions are NOT necessary. Of course each and every case is different and some tooth extractions ARE necessary.

The reason I say that many times they are not necessary has to do with the width of the dental arch. If you have a wide dental arch, then teeth fit.

If you have a narrow dental arch, teeth won't fit.

Is the solution then to remove the teeth that do not fit, or to widen the arch so that they do fit?

If an extraction is needed for decayed teeth, then there are other methods to repair such teeth, such as with nutrition.

Only one book tell you how to repair decayed teeth with your diet.