Oral Surgery
Do You Need a Bone Graft After a Tooth Extraction? What You Need to Know
Imagine this: you’ve just had a tooth pulled and are feeling relieved it’s finally over. Then your dentist brings up something called a “bone graft.” Suddenly, what felt like a simple procedure starts to sound a bit more complicated—and you might be left wondering if it’s really necessary. You’re not alone in feeling that way. Many patients have questions when bone grafts come up, and that’s completely normal. It’s understandable to feel unsure, especially when you’re already coping with the idea of a missing tooth.