Advantageous Extractions: 4 Benefits of Removing Troubled Teeth

Did you know that an estimated 36% of Americans have dental anxiety? However, some patients experience so much worry about visiting their provider that they avoid important procedures that can improve their oral health, like tooth extractions.

It’s natural to feel nervous about having a troublesome tooth removed but rest assured; your dentist wouldn’t recommend it if they didn’t think it was necessary. Although they typically try everything to protect and preserve your natural teeth, if you have one that’s too decayed or damaged to be mended, then taking it out is the next best option.

Continue reading to learn about four additional benefits of this procedure to put your mind at ease!