Life has plenty of embarrassing moments: making a professional mistake when your boss is watching, accidentally destroying an important family heirloom belonging to your mother-in-law, or tripping awkwardly in front of someone you have a crush on. However, one situation you shouldn’t feel embarrassed about is visiting the dentist!

Whether it’s been a long time since you’ve gone to the practice for a simple checkup or you know you require more advanced treatment, you never need to feel awkward about addressing issues with your oral health with this highly trained professional for these important reasons.

With some industries suffering from dishonest sales practices, sometimes it can be difficult to trust someone who offers any kind of service for money. Are they trying to upsell you or get you to spend money on something you don’t really need? When your dentist says you need to have a tooth removed, you may question whether it’s truly necessary. Fortunately, your dentist isn’t keeping secrets! Below you’ll find several potential reasons that they may recommend a tooth extraction for your smile.