Extractions

When your child needs a tooth extraction, it’s important to find a pediatric dentist in Midwest City, OK, and Oklahoma City, OK, who can provide your child with the best care possible. Smiling Faces Pediatric Dentistry is committed to providing that level of care.

Why Children Need Extractions

There are many reasons why children need extractions.

• Trauma or injury. Your child’s dentist may recommend a tooth extraction if the tooth becomes irreparably damaged.
• Tooth decay. Severe tooth decay can weaken the tooth, requiring tooth extraction.
• Impacted wisdom teeth. An impacted wisdom tooth can cause pain and damage to the other teeth. Often, impacted wisdom teeth need to be removed.
• Need for orthodontic treatment. Extractions make room inside the mouth when crowding causes teeth to become crooked. Once the tooth is extracted, the orthodontist may use braces or aligners to straighten the teeth.

Pediatric Dental Extraction Procedure

Before the procedure begins, the dentist uses X-rays to create a plan and anticipate any complications that could arise. During the procedure itself, the pediatric dentist uses local anesthesia to numb the area so the patient can’t feel what’s happening inside the mouth. Children may also be given nitrous oxide or another type of medication to help calm them if they’re feeling very anxious.

Once the child is numb and calm, the dentist uses a special tool to remove the tooth or teeth. Finally, sterile gauze is used to cover the socket where the tooth used to be. The gauze can help control and then stop the bleeding. Some patients also need stitches.

Talk to Your Dentist in Midwest City and Oklahoma City, OK

At Smiling Faces Pediatric Dentistry, we perform pediatric dental extractions in Midwest City, OK, and Oklahoma City, OK. Want to know more about pediatric dental extractions and whether your child needs this type of procedure? Call today to make an appointment and learn more about this procedure from our dental experts.