Dr. Katie ToDr. Katie ToThe Wellness Dentist, CEO and Founder of Center for Wellness Dentistry and Wellness Dentist Institute.

When It's Time to Remove an Infected Tooth

13 Jul 2026 · 0 min
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Dr. Katie To explains why some patients need infected teeth removed. When chronic oral infection weakens the body and can't be treated without causing more harm, extraction becomes the best option to stop the infection from spreading.

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