In our previous article, we had mentioned about Tooth Extraction: Precautions after Wisdom Teeth Extraction. Tooth extraction: it is the process of removing tooth from it's socket. In this article, we will discuss the Causes for Tooth Extraction. Being one of the most common ways to cure dental problems, tooth extraction procedure also requires a lot of precaution not only from the dentist's side, but also from the patient side. It is always better for a patient as well as the dentist to be aware about the various causes which might lead to a treatment of Dental Tooth Extraction. Here we list a few areas where a patient who has undergone a Tooth Extraction or Wisdom Tooth Extraction should take care of:

There are many causes for tooth extraction

1-When tooth is grossly carious and can not be restored

2-Tooth is fractured and can not be restored

3-When root canal treatment is not possible in tooth

4-When root canal treatment is fail in tooth

5-When tooth is having periodontal problem (loose in the socket)

6-When tooth is mal formed (change in shape)

7-When tooth is malpositioned (erupt in different place in mouth)

8-For orthodontic treatment (alignment of mal positioned teeth)

9- When few teeth remain and patient want complete denture

10-When extra tooth is present

11-When impacted teeth is present (teeth which is not erupt)

12-When partially erupted tooth present

13-When pericoronitis is present in third molar (infection related to lower third molar)