October 27, 2021

Tooth extractions are performed for a variety of reasons.

When doctors recommend a tooth extraction to safeguard your child’s dental health, you may be apprehensive.

“Why does my child require an extraction?” is likely one of the first questions that comes to mind, followed by “Isn’t there another treatment?” Keep in mind that extractions are only recommended when other restorative therapies have failed or are insufficient.

Fortunately, extracting a tooth can pave the way for remarkable dental health improvements and a smile that feels as good as it looks in the future.

So, to address your immediate issue about why we recommend this form of treatment, we’ve compiled a list of reasons.

Take a look and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any more questions, which we will gladly answer.

Wisdom Teeth that Cause Problems

A wisdom tooth that is not growing properly is a very common reason for dental extraction.

A wisdom tooth, sometimes known as a “third molar,” may emerge at an angle that threatens neighboring teeth, or it may fail to erupt entirely (this is known as an “impacted” wisdom tooth).

The smile of your youngster will be protected by removal.

Restorative Care Isn't Working For Your Teeth

Maybe your child has a seriously infected tooth that hasn’t responded well to root canal therapy.

If this is the case, the tooth will continue to deteriorate, possibly abscessing and posing a hazard to nearby teeth.

The ideal solution is to pull the tooth so that we can restore your comfort and arrange a replacement plan.

A Tooth That Has Been Severely Damaged

It may be necessary to extract a severely damaged tooth, such as one that has fractured or cracked badly.

If the residual tissue cannot be covered with a crown, your child will be left with a poorly balanced bite, potentially sharp tissue, infection vulnerability, and other issues.