Extracting baby teeth is a fairly simple procedure.

Your dentist will take X-ray images of the root and surrounding area
to predict the risk of complications.

If there is no complication, local anesthesia is injected to numb the
area before the extraction.

Some cases require sedation but your dentist will determine this.

Forceps or other surgical tools are used to extract the tooth. The
tooth socket is then covered with sterile gauze to control bleeding.

Sometimes a space maintainer is used to ensure teeth shifting doesn’t
happen.

After The Procedure

It is important for your child not to rinse their mouth for the first
24 hours after the procedure.

Your pediatric dentist might prescribe antibiotics and
anti-inflammatory drugs to manage infections and pain.

Is your child complaining of ongoing toothaches? If your pediatric
dentist suggests an extraction don’t be alarmed. Our pediatric dentists
have successfully performed baby tooth extractions at our clinic. Call
us to learn more.