A dental extraction, sometimes referred to as exodontia, is the removal of a tooth from the mouth.

Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are also routinely performed, as are extractions of some permanent teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment.

The most common reason for extracting a tooth is tooth damage due to breakage or decay. Some other possible reasons for tooth extraction are as follows:

* Extra teeth which are blocking other teeth from coming in.
* Severe gum disease which may affect the supporting tissues and bone structures of teeth.
* Severe tooth decay or infection.
* In preparation for orthodontic treatment (braces)
* Insufficient space for wisdom teeth (impacted third molars). Although many dentists remove asymptomatic impacted third molars, Canadian Health Authorities recommended against this routine procedure, unless there is evidences of disease in the impacted tooth or the near environment.

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