Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure performed to remove a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. It is typically performed when a tooth is severely damaged, decayed, or infected, and cannot be repaired or saved through other means.
Tooth extraction is a relatively simple procedure that can be performed in a dentist's office under local anesthesia. The dentist will first numb the area around the tooth, then use a special tool to loosen the tooth and remove it from the socket. In some cases, the dentist may need to make an incision in the gum tissue to access the tooth.