When Are Tooth Extractions Necessary?

When Are Tooth Extractions Necessary?

Usually, our Surrey and Langley dentists only consider a tooth extraction when less invasive procedures would likely be fruitless.


Tooth extractions (or the complete removal of the tooth) are only necessary in the following situations:

  • If a tooth is damaged to the degree that it cannot be saved, either by breakage or decay
  • If a tooth is impacted or otherwise causing damage to the surrounding teeth (as wisdom teeth so often do)

Whenever possible, your dentist will choose to preserve a damaged tooth in the mouth, because empty spaces left by missing teeth can sometimes cause other dental problems. If the damaged tooth can be fixed with a filling, inlay, onlay, crown, or root canal, these types of restorations are preferable.

If you have a damaged or painful tooth, please book an appointment with our Surrey & Langley dentists straight away, to have the problem assessed and repaired.