Extractions

When Should a Child's Tooth Be Extracted?

There is nothing quite like the excitement of watching your child lose their teeth naturally. But occasionally, baby teeth may need to be extracted to improve their oral health or make room for new adult teeth. Although this can sound like a scary experience, there are steps parents can take to prepare their children and make them feel comfortable.

Are you unsure if your child requires a tooth extraction? Our team of compassionate doctors at Align Dental Group are here to help guide your family through the process! Read on to learn some of the most common reasons for tooth extraction or contact our pediatric dentistry clinic in San Antonio, Texas to schedule an appointment. 

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Reasons for tooth extraction in children

When nothing else can be done to save a tooth, it may need to be removed. A few reasons for tooth extractions may include: Hover over the images!

Dental decay

Decay can often be caught and treated with routine dental check-ups. However, when decay is left untreated, a dentist may recommend extraction. Without intervention, decay can lead to serious complications, pain and discomfort for your child, which is why it needs to be addressed right away.

Broken tooth

Kids can be...well, kids! Sometimes children get hurt duringsports or activities, or slip and fall when playing. When physical trauma breaks the tooth, it may need to be removed. This is especially true of baby teeth that were going to come out on their own eventually.

Impacted tooth:

Most people are familiar with the term "wisdom teeth extractions". Many times a child’s jaw structure is too small to accommodate for adult teeth, and their dentist may recommend an extraction. This can minimize crowding and the need for orthodontics in the future.

Braces:

After your child's baby teeth are lost, your dentist may feel extraction is the best course of action to make braces or orthodontics easier to place and to better align their smile.

When nothing else can be done to save a tooth, it may need to be removed. A few reasons for tooth extractions may include: Hover over the images!