Tooth extraction is basically removal of a tooth under local anesthesia.

Earlier dentist were known as doctors who only remove teeth. Now, with the great advancements in dental treatment, we try to save a natural tooth as much as possible. But in some cases when the tooth is so badly decayed or broken that it can not be restored, we need to remove the tooth. Also, sometimes for Braces treatment, we need to remove some teeth to create the required space.

Tooth extraction is done by making the tooth and the area around it completely numb. So that the patient is comfortable when the tooth is being removed.