Extraction
Even with diligent oral care, there are instances where ensuring your child’s oral health and comfort might require an extraction. A tooth extraction involves the professional removal of one or more teeth that are too damaged or diseased to be repaired. Extractions may be needed in cases of severe infection, decay, crowding issues, or injury trauma in children’s teeth. In such cases, we prioritize your child’s well-being and aim to make the extraction process as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Our commitment lies in providing gentle, specialized care to ensure their continued oral health and overall comfort.
When Extractions are Necessary
Common situations requiring kids to have teeth extracted include:
- Severely damaged teeth from decay
- Injury causing fracture or displacement
- Failure of previous root canal treatment
- Overcrowding needing teeth removed for braces
- Supernumerary or unneeded extra teeth
Some extractions prepare spaces for permanent teeth coming in. Removing certain baby teeth earlier allows the adult teeth to better position themselves.
The Extraction Procedure
Our pediatric dentists use specialized techniques tailored for children during extractions to minimize discomfort:
- Numbing the area with topical gel and dental anesthetic
- Gently easing the tooth free by loosening the ligament and bone attachment
- Closing the empty socket with sutures if needed
- Providing thorough at-home post-op instructions for healing
- Post-extraction care instructions are provided to manage any discomfort and promote healing. Most children handle extractions well and feel back to normal in just 1-2 days
In our commitment to your child’s dental health, we strive to ensure a comfortable experience throughout the extraction process. Your child’s well-being is our priority, and we’re dedicated to delivering specialized, gentle care to maintain their oral health and comfort. If you have any concerns or would like to schedule an appointment, our team is here to offer support and exceptional care tailored to your child’s needs.
FAQs
Our dental team ensures your child is comfortable by using anaesthesia. They might feel pressure but shouldn’t feel pain during the procedure.
Healing time varies but typically takes a few days to a week. Following post-extraction care instructions will help speed up the healing process.
You can ease their worries by explaining the procedure in simple terms and reassuring them that our team will ensure they’re comfortable throughout the process.
Soft, easy-to-chew foods are recommended initially. Avoid hard, crunchy, or spicy foods that might irritate the extraction site.
It’s best for your child to rest for the remainder of the day after an extraction to allow the healing process to begin. Returning to school the next day is usually fine.
