Can a toothache be treated by tooth extraction?

It is generally not recommended to extract a tooth while experiencing tooth pain, for the following main reasons: 1. **Risk during the acute inflammatory phase**: Tooth pain often indicates that the tooth is in an acute inflammatory stage. Extracting the tooth at this time may cause the inflammation to spread, increasing the risk of infection and even potentially leading to severe complications such as sepsis or meningitis. 2. **Increased pain**: Tooth extraction before the inflammation is controlled may worsen damage to the surrounding tissues, intensify swelling and pain, and increase the likelihood of bleeding. 3. **Possibility of saving the tooth**: Not all teeth causing pain need to be extracted. Some teeth may be preserved through treatment and continue to function normally in chewing. Therefore, when experiencing tooth pain, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation first to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment under a doctor's guidance. If extraction is indeed necessary, it should be performed after the inflammation has subsided and the pain has eased, to ensure the safety of the procedure and promote better postoperative recovery.