There are several reasons why dental extractions might be suggested for your dental health. These are three of the main causes of tooth extraction:
Teeth are damaged beyond repair
Severe decay and infection in the tooth
Misaligned teeth, and extraction is needed for orthodontics
In the situation of misalignment, it is possible that certain teeth might be blocking other teeth from growing in properly. Or, if you have limited space in your mouth, then it might be best to have a tooth extracted to free up the space that is available for orthodontics. When teeth are removed for orthodontic purposes, the dental and orthodontics teams will work closely to achieve the best results possible.
When a tooth is removed because of damage or decay, then it is essential that you don’t delay treatment. An infection can lead to other dental problems, and the dentist might make the suggestion to have a tooth extracted in order to prevent those problems.