How it's performed: Tooth extraction. A tooth extraction is a dental procedure during which your tooth is completely removed from its socket. * First, local anesthesia is given to numb your affected tooth and surrounding gum tissue. * Using specialized dental instruments, your dentist will gently loosen your tooth and carefully lift it from its socket. * Sometimes, your dentist might need to make incisions in your gums to access your tooth — especially if your tooth is badly decayed or has broke

Did you know this?! A poorly healed tooth extraction site (wisdom tooth or otherwise) could be the culprit! These areas attract bacteria and other microbes that can spread and impact your whole body. Some health issues this has attributed to: - Joint and muscle pain - Auto-immune disease - Swelling and inflammation - Earaches and headaches - Jaw pain - Airway issues Any other health issue can be heightened by infection because the body is trying to combat two different places. #jawpain #airwayis

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