Blog - Tooth Extractions

At Webster Groves Dental, our priority is to help you maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime. We believe in the power of preventive care and strive to keep your natural teeth intact. However, there are instances when tooth extractions become necessary to preserve your overall oral health. Whether due to infection, trauma, or other complications, extractions can sometimes ...

When you’ve had a tooth pulled, the procedure itself is pretty straightforward. But whether it be a wisdom tooth, a tooth extracted due to decay, overcrowding, or to make room for a dental implant, when the procedure is complete, what you’ll have left is called an empty socket. This is an opening in your gums that used to be ...