A general dentist is a dental professional who provides a wide range of dental services, including checkups, cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Extractions are the removal of a tooth from the mouth and may be necessary for a variety of reasons, such as decay, infection, or impaction.
General dentists are qualified to perform extractions, and they typically use local anesthesia to numb the area around the tooth before removing it. In some cases, a general dentist may refer a patient to an oral surgeon for a more complex extraction.
