Child tooth extraction in Orlando

When Is a Child Tooth Extraction Necessary?

Your dental team may recommend that a tooth be pulled for a number of reasons. Some of the most common factors that lead to an extraction are listed here:

• Severe tooth decay can cause pain and can lead to the deterioration of the outer enamel of teeth. This may require that the tooth be extracted to prevent damage to surrounding teeth or to eliminate pain associated with the severely damaged and compromised tooth.
• A baby tooth extraction may be required to allow adult teeth to come in naturally. In some cases, adult teeth may push baby teeth forward or back as they erupt from the jaw. This can lead to misaligned teeth and damage to both the remaining baby tooth and the new tooth that has just come in. Getting a baby tooth pulled can resolve these issues and can allow your child to look and feel better quickly.
• In some cases, children with smaller jaws may need a child tooth extraction in Orlando to prevent serious misalignment caused by too many teeth in too small a space. In these cases, removing some of the teeth will leave room for the remaining teeth to be spaced normally and to be corrected with orthodontic methods.
• Pain caused by advanced gum disease may also require tooth removal to relieve the pain. Our dental team will discuss your options with you and will help you to make the most appropriate decision about the removal of teeth to reduce pain for your child.

We offer tooth extractions for children in Orlando and the surrounding communities. If your child needs to have a tooth removed, we will provide you with all the relevant information and will allow you to make the decision regarding your child's required dental care.

How Much Will a Tooth Extraction Cost?

Your pediatric tooth extraction cost will depend on the type of extraction required. For example, an oral surgery extraction requires a referral to a dentist that specializes in these types of surgeries. This may be required for wisdom teeth or other teeth that have not fully erupted through the gums. A dental surgeon will perform the extraction, which may require sleep sedation or other pain-relieving procedures. The area where the tooth was removed will then be closed and stitched to speed the healing process.

A surgical extraction usually costs considerably more than simply having a tooth pulled. If you are worried about the cost of your child's dental treatment, you can discuss payment plans or other payment options with Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics of Windermere to determine if these services are covered under your dental plan. This can take some of the stress out of the process for you while ensuring that your child receives the best possible treatment for any dental conditions they may be experiencing.

How Long Does Tooth Extraction Healing Take?

Once again, the length of time it takes for your child's extraction site to heal will depend on the type of surgery that was required to remove the tooth and the type of tooth that was removed. A baby tooth can often be removed with minimal pain and with a very short healing period. By contrast, an extraction that requires an oral surgery procedure could take a week or more to heal.

What Are the General Aftercare Instructions for a Tooth Extraction?

Your dentist will give you specific instructions about how to care for your child's extraction site and what activities to avoid for the first day or so after the procedure. In general, however, your child should avoid strenuous activities for at least 24 hours after an extraction. These may include active play, sports practices, or other physical activities that could dislodge the clot in the extraction site and slow down the healing process.

If you think your child may need a dental extraction in Orlando, the dental experts at Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics of Windermere can provide you with the guidance you need and the tooth extraction services your child requires to maintain healthy teeth and gums. We work with you to find the best possible options for your specific situation. Call Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics of Windermere today at (407) 278-7908 to schedule an appointment with us. We look forward to the chance to serve you.