While children’s baby teeth come out on their own, sometimes an extraction is necessary for the sake of your child’s oral health.
Here at Cascade Kids Dentist, we want to keep your child’s smile healthy and complete. Our dentist will never recommend an extraction unless it’s necessary for your child’s overall oral health and wellbeing. If your child needs an extraction, call our office.
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Does My Child Need A Tooth Extraction?
All children will have two sets of teeth throughout their development: primary teeth (also called baby teeth) and permanent teeth. Your child’s baby teeth are best left to come out on their own. They will become loose and fall out over time make way for your child’s permanent teeth. However, in some cases, our dentist may recommend removing one or more baby teeth.
Here are some of the common reasons we may recommend an extraction:
- The baby tooth won’t come out on its own
- Your child’s teeth are crowded
- The tooth is severely damaged or decayed
If your child is suffering from one of the above conditions, call our office. Our dentist will examine your child’s mouth to assess the health of the tooth and determine the appropriate treatment.
What Can I Expect?
Tooth extractions are surgical procedures. There are two types of extractions: simple and surgical. A simple extraction is performed when the tooth has broken through the gum line and is visible in the mouth. Surgical extractions are performed when the tooth is impacted or stuck in the jawbone.
At Cascade Kids Dentist, we offer sedation to make sure your child is comfortable and relaxed during their extraction. Our sedation options available include:
- Laughing Gas
- Oral Sedation
- General Anesthesia
Following your child’s extraction, be sure to follow the postoperative care instructions provided by our office. Your child should eat soft foods and avoid drinking from a straw for the first one to two days. Vigorous spitting or chewing or drinking from a straw may dislodge the blood clot that forms in the socket following extraction, which can cause a painful condition known as dry socket. Monitor your child’s healing process to ensure a swift and comfortable recovery.
