Before removing a tooth, the dentist must carry an exhausting study of the patient’s medical history. The next step will be the X-ray. In this case, the X-ray will help the dentist know the length, shape, position and surroundings deeply from the tooth to be treated. Moreover, the dentist would evaluate the level of difficulty and the appropriate procedure. If the extraction is too difficult or dangerous, the dentist will recommend referring the patient to a dental surgeon.

If the dentist decides to carry on with the extraction, the procedure would be as follows:

• Apply local anaesthetic around the tooth to be treated
• Using dental forceps, the dentist will help the tooth to start loosening
• Once again, making use of the dental forceps, the dentist proceeds to remove the tooth
• To give a more professional finish, the dentist files the neighbouring tooth
• And lastly, if the dentist finds it convenient will close the wound with some stitches.