Dentists no longer pull teeth unless absolutely necessary.
Dentists will still pull teeth but they will want to try and save the tooth first and use tooth extraction as a last resort.
A common reason for dentists not wanting to pull a tooth is because when the dentist does pull a tooth it can lead to the other teeth shifting.
Extracting and pulling teeth also can result in long-term detrimental effects on many patient's faces and the health of their gums and bones.
When your tooth can't be repaired, tooth removal may be the best option for you.
However your dentist will talk through your options with you during your consultation.
If you think you might need a tooth extracted then the dentist will most often pull the tooth.
The third molar, also termed the wisdom tooth, is the most difficult tooth to extract.
Because of their location and anatomy, lower molars are typically the most difficult to extract.
Lower molars have multiple roots, making removal from the jawbone more difficult.
For certain patients, it may be possible to widen the dental palate in order to make room for the teeth, rather than extracting them.
This is more commonly effective in children, whose bones are still growing and can thus adapt quickly to the expansion of the palate.