Tooth Extractions 
in Winnipeg

When To Get a Tooth Extraction

Tooth extractions are a useful procedure in many circumstances. Your dentist may recommend you get a tooth extraction when:

• Your wisdom teeth are impacted, painful and/or are causing other oral health problems
• Your tooth has undergone serious physical trauma and cannot be repaired
• Your tooth has a large amount of decay and cannot be repaired with filling material
• Your tooth has been treated by a root canal or crown, but there’s still pain
• Crowding is causing damage to the surrounding teeth
• You need another dental procedure, like an implant or orthodontic treatment, and an extraction is required to perform the other treatment

In some cases, like wisdom tooth extraction, extracting the tooth is one of the first steps dentists will take. In other cases, like tooth decay, extractions can often be avoided through proper dental care. It’s important to visit your dentist regularly to maintain a healthy smile, and to ensure you have the right treatment plan in place for damaged or decaying teeth.