Reasons You May Need a Tooth Extracted

A dental extraction from your dentists in Wesley Chapel, FL, can save your child’s smile.

Having your child’s tooth extracted can be a big decision, and one you shouldn’t make alone. Your pediatric dentist can advise you on the best course of treatment for your child, and it may include having a tooth removed. There are certain situations that may indicate a tooth extraction is the best option for your child’s smile.

The dentists at Pettinato Children’s Dentistry in Wesley Chapel, FL, offer comprehensive pediatric dental care services, including dental extractions to save your child’s smile.

Your child may need a tooth extracted if:

  • The tooth is so badly damaged it can’t be repaired with a dental restoration
  • The tooth is so badly decayed it can’t be treated with a filling or other treatment
  • The tooth is too painful and the best option is to remove the tooth to relieve the pain

If your child has primary teeth and a primary tooth has to be removed, your pediatric dentist may recommend placing a space maintainer. The space maintainer keeps the space open for the erupting permanent tooth underneath.

Your child may also need to have teeth extracted for orthodontic reasons. Very often, children don’t have sufficient space in their jaws for the teeth. This results in crowding and poor positioning. Orthodontists often recommend having a few teeth removed to make moving the other teeth easier.

As your child reaches late teens, wisdom teeth may become a problem. Wisdom teeth are typically extracted when your child is between 18 and 24 years old. Wisdom teeth often cause pain and don’t erupt correctly. When they do erupt, they are too far back to be a functional part of chewing, and they are extremely difficult to clean. Removal of wisdom teeth makes a smile much easier to maintain.

There are times when extracting a tooth may be the best option for the health of your child’s smile. Your pediatric dentist can help make the decision on the right course of action.

To find out more about when a tooth extraction may be necessary, and the extraction process, call the dentists at Pettinato Children’s Dentistry in Wesley Chapel, FL, at (813) 907-3100 now!

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