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Sometimes a tooth cannot be restored and must be removed.
When a tooth is broken or has significant decay, the ideal solution is to restore it using a filling, crown, or other procedure. If restoration is not possible or advisable due to the tooth's condition, an extraction may be recommended to prevent infection and achieve or maintain oral health.
Extractions can also become necessary to create space in preparation for orthodontic treatment, or if a deciduous (baby) tooth has not fallen out before the permanent tooth erupts to take its place.
What to Expect
Most extractions can be performed using local anesthesia to numb the area around the tooth. The tooth is then gently loosened and removed. Immediately after removing the tooth, gauze pads are placed for the patient to bite down on the tooth socket to apply pressure and stop bleeding. Stitches are sometimes needed and may dissolve or require removal at a follow-up appointment.
If your child is anxious about an extraction procedure or other services we offer, we can provide sedation dentistry that can help your child to relax during the procedure.