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Children's Dentistry

Tooth Extractions

Sometimes a baby tooth is too damaged to save, or needs to come out to protect your child's developing smile. When an extraction is the right call, we make the experience calm and comfortable.

All Pediatric Dentistry

What an Extraction Involves

An extraction is the careful removal of a tooth that can't be saved, or that's in the way of healthy development. We numb the area thoroughly so your child stays comfortable, and the process is usually quick.

Calm and comfortable

We numb thoroughly and keep your child relaxed the whole time.

Only when needed

We always try to save a tooth first, and remove one only if we must.

Sedation available

Safe options add extra comfort for anxious kids or bigger cases.

Calm, comfortable care during a gentle tooth extraction

How We Keep It Comfortable

Gentle from start to finish, with a clear plan for afterward.

1

Numb the area

We fully numb the tooth so your child stays comfortable.

2

Gentle removal

The tooth comes out quickly, with your child relaxed throughout.

3

Simple aftercare

We walk you through easy steps for smooth, quick healing.

4

Space maintainer if needed

If a baby tooth came out early, we may add a space maintainer.

Extra comfort when it helps

For anxious children, safe sedation options keep the whole visit easy and calm.

Why It's Sometimes the Best Choice

We always try to save a tooth first with a filling, crown, or pulp therapy. When a tooth is too badly decayed, broken, infected, or crowded, removing it relieves pain and protects the surrounding teeth.

When & Who It's For

Severe decay, a fractured tooth, infection, or significant crowding can all call for an extraction. If your child is in pain, our emergency care can get them seen quickly. Children with a tooth that can't be restored are the typical candidates, as are kids whose baby teeth are blocking incoming permanent teeth.

If a tooth has to come out, we'll make it calm and comfortable, and set your child's smile up for what comes next.

Common questions

Will an extraction hurt my child?

We fully numb the area so your child stays comfortable, and we offer sedation for anxious children. Most kids handle it easily.

What is recovery like?

Most children recover quickly with simple aftercare. We'll give you clear instructions on eating, rinsing, and managing any soreness.

Will my child need anything after the tooth is removed?

If a baby tooth comes out early, we may suggest a space maintainer to protect room for the permanent tooth.

Where to go next

Need to be seen?

Call your office first — most pediatric dentistry are seen the same day.

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