Did you know that an estimated 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth? If you’ve recently found out that you need to have a tooth extracted, at least you’ll be in good company! But even with that small consolation, we understand that many people don’t look forward to dental work, even under the best of circumstances. As a dentist in Richardson who has done countless extractions, we wanted to write a blog to explain a bit more about this common procedure so that you understand why it’s necessary and know what you can expect.