A Tooth Extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions can be recommended for many reasons; the main one being a cavity that has destroyed enough tooth structure that it cannot be restored anymore. Impacted teeth, such as the wisdom teeth, are also routinely extracted.

There are two types of extractions:
• Simple extractions are performed on teeth that are visible in the mouth, that are not excessively damaged by tooth decay, and that can be extracted without complications. The dentist lifts the tooth using an elevator, under local anesthesia, and then proceeds to remove it using dental forceps.
• Surgical extractions involve the removal of teeth that cannot be easily accessed, that have very curved roots, or that are considerably destroyed by tooth decay. The dentist clears away the gum surrounding the tooth, as well as the bone tissue. The tooth may be separated in many pieces before the extraction, and stitches maintain the integrity of the gum during the recovery.

i wonder if you can do this surgery with an epidural

Only if there is conceited walls around.

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Originally posted by Bratz:
i wonder if you can do this surgery with an epidural