CHILDREN’S TOOTH EXTRACTIONS BAKERSFIELD
Saying Bye-Bye to Problem Teeth
Natural teeth should be preserved as long as possible, as they deliver a level of stability, function, and aesthetic that no other artificial replacement can. However, when excessive damage or significant decay leaves your child dealing with a tooth that is putting their oral health at risk, our dentists at Purdy Pediatric Dentistry may be required to perform tooth extractions. This might be unnerving as a parent, but you can trust that we will go over all the details with you and your child before starting treatment, making sure you understand the necessity for care and how it will benefit their smile. Contact our office if you would like to learn more about children's tooth extractions in Bakersfield.
Why Choose Purdy Pediatric Dentistry for Children’s Tooth Extractions?
- Same-Day Dental Emergency Appointments Available
- Nitrous Oxide & Oral Conscious Dental Sedation Offered
- Treatment Plans Created by Experienced Pediatric Dentists
When Are Children's Tooth Extractions Necessary?
After examining your child’s mouth, we will determine if the affected tooth or teeth need to be extracted. The following are a few reasons we might suggest this type of procedure:
- They have a baby tooth that refuses to fall out on its own, but the permanent tooth is trying to erupt.
- They need orthodontic treatment but do not have enough room to undergo treatment because of overcrowding.
- They have one or more damaged teeth that cannot be saved with restorative care.
- They have a severely decayed tooth that cannot be fixed with a dental filling, dental crown, or pulp treatment.
The Tooth Extraction Process
The tooth extraction process requires local anesthesia and sedation dentistry (should your child need it). We’ll numb the tooth and surrounding area before using specialized extraction instruments to remove the tooth from its socket. A dental elevator will help lift the tooth so that dental forceps can be used to grab hold and gently rock the tooth back and forth. This will continue until it fully detaches from underlying ligaments.
Once the removal is complete, your child will need to bite down on clean gauze to help stop the bleeding and encourage blood clot formation.