🦷Tooth issues are a pain, but how do you know it’s time to pull the tooth? Dentist, Dr. Howard Ong, DDS, MAGD, explains what to lookout for and what to consider if it is time for an extraction. Brush up your dental care knowledge and listen to more Care Expert episodes ➡️ https://www.carecredit.com/careexperts/ #dentalcare #dentisttips #toothremoval | CareCredit

Tooth extraction is a procedure in which a tooth is removed from its socket in the jawbone. It is typically done when a tooth is severely decayed, damaged, or infected and cannot be repaired with a filling, crown, or other type of treatment. Tooth extraction may also be necessary if a tooth is causing crowding or if a patient is at risk of developing an infection after a tooth extraction procedure. There are two main types of tooth extractions: simple extractions and surgical extractions. Simple