There are two types of tooth extractions that you may experience, depending on what you are going through. A simple extraction is, as the name suggests, a simple way to remove visible teeth. These extractions are usually done by numbing the area around the tooth and removing it.
A surgical extraction is for teeth that have not come through the gums or broke at the gum line. In order to successfully remove the tooth, the dentist may need to remove a portion of the gum or bone. This, in most cases, requires the patient be put under anesthesia. Talk with the staff at Willow Tree Dental to go over any questions or concerns you may have regarding the types of tooth extractions.