EPISODE · Oct 25, 2023
Dental Extractions: Simple and Surgical
from OMS Voices: An AAOMS Podcast · host American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Even with proper dental care, teeth age and can decay or break. Many damaged teeth can be repaired with fillings or crowns, but when the damage or decay is excessive, the tooth should be removed. Dr. Travis Rudd, OMS, explains that while tooth extraction may not seem complicated, it should only be performed by a professional – and in most cases, during a visit to an oral surgeon.
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Even with proper dental care, teeth age and can decay or break. Many damaged teeth can be repaired with fillings or crowns, but when the damage or decay is excessive, the tooth should be removed. Dr. Travis Rudd, OMS, explains that while tooth extraction may not seem complicated, it should only be performed by a professional – and in most cases, during a visit to an oral surgeon.
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