The
Internet is rife with videos of do-it-yourself tooth extractions.
While they make for a prize-winning entry in contests or shows, the
risks they carry are neither funny nor creative.
A loose
tooth doesn't always mean it can be taken out with ease. With an
abscess, the swelling around the tooth root may make the tooth loose,
but it won't be taken out with a good pull. Any abscess at the base
has root canal written all over it, which rarely includes tooth
extraction. On top of that, a failed extraction sharply increases the
risk for infection.
