Tooth extraction is a procedure that often occurs in a dentist’s office. In 2019 a questionnaire called “The prevalence and causes of wrong tooth extraction” took 186 questionnaire responses from participants. The questionnaire demonstrated that 21% of people had experienced wrong tooth extraction. The questionnaire also revealed several reasons why this error occurs in dentist offices. Some reasons include rushing, lack of focus, lack of experience, distraction, and multiple decaying teeth. According to the questionnaire, the three (3) most common reasons were miscommunication, inadequate referral and exhaustion of an overworked dentist. If this happens to you, you may have a case. You will need to demonstrate with evidence that not only the incorrect tooth was extracted but that your claim has met all five elements of a dental malpractice claim.