When A Tooth Extraction Is Needed
If a tooth in your child’s smile is severely damaged, or if it could negatively impact overall alignment, then we may suggest more than a restoration. With a tooth extraction, we can help preserve the health and stability of your little one’s smile. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the necessity of tooth extraction.
The Reasons Teeth May Need to Be Extracted
When does a tooth need to be removed from a child’s smile? Our team wants to preserve a tooth whenever possible, so it falls out on its own naturally, or so a permanent tooth could erupt properly and keep the smile full. We usually address concerns with a filling or even a crown. But what if a tooth is too decayed or infected to be properly treated? The extraction could prevent the spread of infection to other teeth or the jawbone itself.
If a baby tooth fails to fall out as it should, such as a case in which the roots do not dissolve, we could extract it so permanent teeth can arrive and your child avoids misalignment later in life. We could also remove teeth to aid in orthodontic treatment for kids and teens, or to help improve chewing function or bite balance in some cases.
How We Ensure Comfort and Precision
We know the idea of oral surgery can be a scary one for kids (and for adults too). But we take steps to ensure kids always feel relaxed and comfortable. We talk to them about their concerns, and discuss what the treatment will involve in detail, including the tools we will use. Our team can numb areas directly to ensure your child’s comfort using a local anesthesia. But we also have sedation, including nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation, so kids can enter a deeper state of calm, with little to no memory of the visit. Then can help those with high anxiety levels or special needs enjoy a comfortable experience.
The Extraction Process
Once your little one is comfortable and relaxed, our team can then gently remove the tooth in question with a pair of forceps, which can take as little as 30 minutes in some cases. We suture the area closed, and will provide instructions for parents and kids to ensure the area heals quickly and they avoid complications. We also offer prescriptions for medications to aid in the process too. If you have any questions about how we help little smiles with a tooth extraction, then please reach out to our team today!
PDC Kids Provides Extractions With Comfort and Accuracy
Our team wants to help kids, even when they have serious oral health concerns. To find out more about securing good oral health for kids, call Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda in Dallas, TX, today at (214) 321-4880.
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