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During your little one’s consultation, we will diagnose oral health problems with digital scans and oral exams. After reviewing the presence of decay, infection, or other issues, we will provide you with your options and let you know if the tooth needs to be removed.
Before touching their tooth, we will administer local anesthesia to make sure they’re completely numb during the procedure.
To make removing the tooth easier and less forceful, a dental elevator is used to separate the tooth from its roots by gradually loosening it.
Using forceps, the dentist will remove your child’s tooth from the socket.
The socket will be thoroughly cleaned and we will smooth out the bone along the alveolar ridge. The bleeding will be stopped with gauze that you will bite down on. The dentist will provide you with aftercare instructions to prevent Dry Socket.
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It's usually recommended that a child takes the rest of the day off after a tooth extraction to rest and recover. However, if the procedure is simple and the child is feeling well, they may be able to return to school the following day.
Parents can help their child recover after a tooth extraction by following the dentist's post-operative instructions. This includes giving the prescribed pain medication as directed, applying ice packs to the cheek to reduce swelling, and keeping the extraction site clean with gentle brushing and rinsing. It's also important to encourage the child to rest and avoid strenuous activities for a few days.
Encourage your child to ask questions about the procedure so they know what to expect. You can also offer distractions like music or a favorite toy during the procedure, and provide ice packs and pain relievers as needed afterwards. Above all, offer lots of love and reassurance to help your child feel safe and comfortable throughout the process.
It's recommended that children do not eat or drink anything for the first hour after the procedure to allow the anesthesia to wear off. After that, they can start with soft foods and gradually progress to regular foods as tolerated. It's important to avoid hard, crunchy, or spicy foods that may irritate the extraction site.
The time it takes for the extraction site to heal varies depending on the complexity of the extraction and the child's healing abilities. On average, it takes about one to two weeks for the site to fully heal. During this time, it's important to follow your dentist's post-operative instructions for a quicker recovery.
In most cases, baby tooth extractions do not affect the growth of permanent teeth. However, if the extraction is performed prematurely, it can cause spacing issues and affect the alignment of the permanent teeth. Your dentist will recommend the best course of action based on your child's individual case.
If a baby tooth is not extracted and it is preventing the permanent tooth from coming in properly, it may cause problems with the alignment of the permanent teeth. Additionally, a decayed baby tooth can lead to infection and pain.
There's no specific age for pediatric tooth extraction as it depends on the child's individual situation. However, it's usually recommended that the child waits until their permanent teeth have fully erupted before having any baby teeth extracted.
With the combination of numbing agents and sedation, tooth extractions have never been more comfortable. Your child won’t feel any pain and if they are sedated, they will have reduced awareness or be totally unconscious. Sedation relaxes patients, reduces stress and anxiety, and causes short-term memory loss so they don’t even remember the procedure once it’s done!
Your child will need to eat soft foods for at least a week and avoid hard and sticky foods. Swelling, bleeding, and tenderness is normal for the first few days, with swelling peaking 2 to 3 days after the extraction.
Bleeding should stop within 24 hours, as a blood clot forms. Have your child take age-appropriate pain relief medication, ice the area, and keep their head elevated. After 24 hours, they can rinse their mouth with saline solutions and brush and floss their teeth.
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