WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EXTRACTING BABY TEETH

With proper oral care, your child will likely never have to have a baby tooth extracted. However, extracting baby teeth can be necessary in some cases.

In this article, HOANG BAO Dentistry will discuss the basics about the extraction of baby teeth and talk about ways in which you can make the process easier on your child if they must have a tooth extracted.

   WHY WOULD A BABY TOOTH NEED TO BE EXTRACTED?

Usually, baby teeth are only extracted if they are seriously damaged. In a serious injury, for example, baby teeth may be cracked, loosened, or impacted, and may need to be removed.

A baby tooth that is significantly decayed or infected may also require extraction. If a filling or a root canal is not enough to save it, extraction is preferable, because it will prevent infection from spreading to the rest of the mouth, and eliminate the pain and toothache that your child is experiencing.

EXTRACTING BABY TEETH – A LAST RESORT

It’s almost always better for a baby tooth to be preserved, whenever possible. This is because premature extraction of a baby tooth can lead to complications when adult teeth begin to erupt. Baby teeth or “primary” teeth help form a “pathway” that adult teeth follow when they begin to erupt, usually around the age of 4-7.

When a baby tooth is extracted before the permanent tooth erupts, the other teeth may shift to fill in the gap, which can cause complications. At our HOANG BAO dentistry practice, tooth extraction is always a last resort. Drs. will do everything they can to save your child’s tooth, and preserve its natural structure.

HOW TO MAKE TOOTH EXTRACTION EASIER FOR YOUR CHILD

In the rare case that you child needs a baby tooth extracted, there are several things you can do to make the process easier, and less scary. Here are our best tips:

• Choose the right dentist – You want to choose a dentist of Hoang Bao dental care specializes in pediatric care. At HOANG BAO dental care, doctors treat children with kindness and care, ensuring that they are comfortable throughout the process.
• Follow all aftercare instructions from your dentist – After a tooth is pulled, Doctors. will give you a comprehensive set of aftercare instructions. Your child should avoid hard foods and the use of straws for at least 24 hours. Make sure to monitor your child and make sure that they are following instructions properly.

GOT MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT BABY TEETH? COME TO OUR DENTIST IN!

Whether your child may need a tooth pulled, or you just have more questions about baby teeth and how they are treated by pediatric dentists, come to our doctors can answer all of your questions, and examine your little one to make sure their oral health is on the right track. Contact HOANG BAO Dental care in order to examination and consultant

Contact for consultation and history setup:

HOANG BAO DENTAL CLINIC

Address: No. 9-11 Ong Ich Khiem, Ward 10, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: (84-28) 38589787

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