Tooth extractions are never your dentist’s first choice, but sometimes one is necessary to preserve the health of the rest of your smile. An extraction will only ever be recommended as a last resort. Fortunately, this doesn’t mean that you need to go the rest of your life with a gap in your smile. Dental implants are the closest thing to natural teeth, but how long do you need to wait to get one? This depends on various factors. Here’s what you should know!