Description

A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone, performed for reasons like severe decay, damage, overcrowding, or impacted wisdom teeth. The procedure can be simple, where the tooth is loosened with an elevator and pulled with forceps, or surgical, which involves making an incision in the gum and potentially removing surrounding bone or sectioning the tooth. After extraction, a blood clot forms, and recovery involves gentle care like resting with your head elevated, applying ice, and following a soft food diet.