Surgical Extraction
Sometimes teeth are broken, leaving only the root intact. Other times—like with most wisdom teeth removal—the tooth simply hasn’t erupted yet. This is when surgical extraction will be the best option for having it removed.
Typically, a specialist known as an oral maxillofacial surgeon will perform your procedure, although some dentists are also trained to do so. Generally, surgical extraction can be performed with a local anesthetic, but sometimes general anesthesia is applied to make the process easier for patient and doctor. Surgical extractions generally involve a more diligent aftercare routine in the days following your procedure.