Hearing that you need a tooth removed can feel alarming or even a little disheartening, and it’s natural to wonder whether it’s really necessary or whether there might be another way. But if your dentist has brought up the possibility of extraction, it’s because they’ve weighed all the options and determined that removing the tooth is genuinely the best path forward for your health. Here are some of the most common scenarios when tooth extraction is for the benefit of your smile.