Tooth Extractions Southampton
When Your Child Needs a Tooth Removed
Under normal circumstances, your child’s baby teeth will fall out by themselves when the time comes. However, there are cases where a tooth might have to be removed by a dental expert – potentially if it has been damaged in a way that makes repairing it impossible. Reach out to us immediately if you think your child has a dental issue that might warrant a tooth extraction in Southampton. Dr. Amar can take a look at your little one’s smile to figure out whether an extraction is really the right choice.
Why Choose Happy Teeth of Southampton for Tooth Extractions?
- Trustworthy Board-Certified Pediatric Dental Expert
- Sedation Dentistry for Anxious Patients
- Fully Personalized Dental Treatments
Reasons for Kids’ Tooth Extractions
A tooth extraction is only recommended in situations where it is absolutely necessary for protecting the patient’s oral health. For example, your child may require an extraction if they have a baby tooth that has failed to fall out when it was supposed to. Additionally, damaged teeth may need to be removed if they can’t be repaired with a crown or filling. Rest assured that we will always consider your child’s options for treatment carefully before we suggest an extraction.
The Tooth Extraction Process
To keep your child comfortable during their tooth extraction, we will administer a local anesthetic to the area where the treatment will be performed. Sedation dentistry is also available for patients who might need it. When it comes to removing the tooth, we can use an instrument known as a dental elevator to rock the tooth back and forth. Eventually, the tooth should be loosened to the point where it can be gently taken out of your mouth. Right after the tooth is removed, we’ll have your child bite down on some gauze, allowing a blood clot to form at the extraction site.
Aftercare for Your Child’s Tooth Extraction
To make sure there aren’t any problems while your child’s mouth is recovering from a tooth extraction, be sure to follow these steps:
- Replace the gauze in their mouth every 30 minutes or so until the bleeding stops.
- Do not let them drink anything through a straw or engage in any type of strenuous exercise.
- Give them a cold compress to keep their oral swelling down.
- Make sure that they continue to practice good oral hygiene.
- Have them only eat soft foods (such as mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs) until their mouth has sufficiently recovered.