Tooth Removal
A dental extraction, commonly known as getting a tooth pulled, is one of the most common procedures performed at a dentist’s office.
At Neo smiles Dental Care we perform 100% Painless tooth extractions which is least traumatic and fear – free for kids.
We take a preventative approach to dental care, through which we strive to prevent the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental problems that might require pediatric tooth extractions.
When pediatric tooth extraction is unavoidable, our practice offers the options of laughing gas sedation to make the procedure stress-free and painless.
This is especially helpful for children who are unable to cope with the delivery of dental care, who have a high level of dental anxiety, or who are children with special healthcare needs.
Tooth removal in children is often performed to:
- Relieve a broken tooth
- Treat significant tooth decay/cavities
- Remove over retained teeth that are causing overcrowding in the mouth
Once our dentists have determined that dental extraction is necessary, we will perform a digital X-ray examination in order to further evaluate the tooth.
Before the pediatric tooth extraction procedure, a child will receive local anesthesia in order to numb the affected tooth and area around the tooth.
We offer single tooth anesthesia technology, which provides a number of advantages for our pediatric patients.
In addition, general anesthesia may also be administered, depending on the patient’s needs.
Once completely numbed and prepared, our dentist will begin the extraction procedure, which involves rocking the tooth back and forth to ease it out of its socket for simple removal.
Stubborn teeth may need to be removed in sections.
After the pediatric tooth extraction, patients will likely experience a certain amount of discomfort. This can be relieved by applying ice to the area and taking antibiotics or painkillers if needed.
Patients will be advised to consume a soft diet for a few days and should feel completely better within one to two weeks.
The dental extraction procedure is safe for most patients and does not involve any major complications.