To extract a tooth; a dental procedure in which a tooth is removed (e.g., for severe decay or impacted wisdom teeth).
虫歯がひどくて抜歯することになった。
My cavity was severe, so I had to have the tooth extracted.
抜歯の後はしばらく血が止まるまでガーゼを噛んでください。
After extraction, bite on gauze for a while until the bleeding stops.
親知らずの抜歯は大学病院で行った方が安心だと言われた。
I was told it's safer to have wisdom tooth extraction done at a university hospital.