Fact or Fiction: 3 Myths About Tooth Extractions

January 8, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — foreveryoungdent @ 7:04 pm
Woman making OK sign with one hand holding extracted tooth in the other

Did you know that an estimated 20 million teeth are extracted annually in the United States? Although it’s a common procedure, many patients develop anxiety around having a troublesome tooth removed.

This could partly be because there are many rumors about this treatment that spread misinformation to the general public. If your dentist recommended an extraction, continue reading to learn about 3 common misunderstandings about this procedure to set your mind at ease.

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