Tooth extraction is a dental procedure in which a tooth is removed from its socket in the jawbone. It is typically performed by a dentist or oral surgeon and is considered when a tooth is severely damaged, decayed, infected, or crowded.

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the final set of molars that typically emerge in the late teens or early twenties. However, due to factors like limited space in the jaw or misalignment, wisdom teeth often do not have enough room to fully erupt and can cause various oral health problems.