You might have mixed feelings when your dentist informs you that you need to have one of your teeth extracted. On the one hand, you might be relieved because you’ll soon be free of the pain and annoyance of having a tooth that is seriously decayed or damaged. On the other hand, you might be worried about what happens after an extraction; both your oral health and your appearance may face some unpleasant consequences. Socket preservation is a valuable procedure that can protect your remaining teeth and establish the foundation for future tooth replacement. Let’s discuss what socket preservation is and how it may be able to help you.