The most recognized form of oral surgery is tooth extraction. Many extractions can be performed in a general dental office but there are instances where the complexity of the extraction requires the patient to be under anesthesia and a specialist would be required. Reasons for tooth extraction can include:

• Impacted or partially erupted wisdom teeth
• Teeth beyond repair either from tooth decay, root fracture or trauma
• Primary teeth that have failed to fall out, preventing the eruption of permanent teeth
• Orthodontic treatment plans, which may require the removal of some teeth to reduce crowding