{"id":180,"date":"2023-05-19T05:52:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T05:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=180"},"modified":"2023-06-27T05:52:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T05:52:58","slug":"reasons-a-child-may-need-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/19\/reasons-a-child-may-need-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Would a Child Need a Tooth Extraction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_160553769__1___1687844979_75407.jpg\" alt=\"A little girl receiving a tooth extraction\" class=\"wp-image-181\" width=\"292\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_160553769__1___1687844979_75407.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_160553769__1___1687844979_75407-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AdobeStock_160553769__1___1687844979_75407-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Perhaps you think adults are the only ones who\u2019d need a tooth pulled. After all, don\u2019t kids lose their \u201cbaby teeth\u201d with time anyway? What would be the point of removing them? In truth, though, there are good reasons a child may need a tooth extraction. Left unaddressed, the pearly white could cause long-term problems. To learn more, let your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/emergency-kids-dentistry.html\">pediatric dentist<\/a> explain. Here is a summary of why kids might need a tooth extraction, how to prepare them for one, and tips on post-extraction care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasons for a Childhood Tooth Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, children naturally lose their \u201cbaby teeth\u201d around elementary school age. Their permanent chompers push through the gums until the temporary ones come out. However, some kids have issues that require a dentist to pull teeth early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various reasons a child might need an early tooth extraction. The most common ones are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extreme Tooth Decay<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes, a decayed baby tooth can\u2019t be fixed with a filling or root canal. Instead, it needs to be forcibly removed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overcrowding <\/strong>\u2013 &nbsp;If a child\u2019s mouth lacks enough room for all their teeth, a baby tooth\u2019s presence could cause overcrowding. The solution is then to remove said tooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mouth Trauma or Injuries<\/strong> \u2013 &nbsp;If a child\u2019s teeth get damaged from an accident or injury, they may need to be removed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To Prep for Braces <\/strong>\u2013 Occasionally, baby teeth don\u2019t fall out at the appropriate age; they stick around too long instead. When that happens, a dentist may extract them to allow adult teeth to erupt and proceed with braces.<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prepare a Child for Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, a child may fear the idea of a tooth extraction. You should thus prepare them for the procedure ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, the best way to prep your tyke is to have them visit the pediatric dentist. Doing so helps them understand what to expect from treatment. From there, they\u2019ll feel confident that the process won\u2019t surprise them and avoid needless anxiety before the procedure. (If necessary, reassure them they\u2019ll be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">sedated<\/a> during treatment.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Post-Op Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, post-extraction care for a child matches what you\u2019d do for an adult. As such, you should consider the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Following treatment, expect some bleeding. Change the gauze out every twenty minutes until it subsides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relieve lingering soreness with over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen. You could also use an ice pack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your child eat softer foods for a few days post-surgery. Examples are cooked veggies, mashed potatoes, and smoothies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there really are reasons a child may need a tooth extraction. Consider the ones above, then, as you weigh a potential treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/meet-dr-sedighi.html\">Dr. Homer Sedighi<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> is a pediatric dentist based in Chesterfield, MO, having earned his DMD from the Washington University School of Dental Medicine. He\u2019s also a member in good standing of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. As such, his specialties are preventive, restorative, and emergency dentistry for kids\u2019 smiles. Dr. Sedighi currently practices at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/\">his self-titled clinic<\/a><\/u> and is reachable on <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsdentistry.com\/contact.html\">his website<\/a><\/u> or by phone at <strong>(636)-777-7777<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you think adults are the only ones who\u2019d need a tooth pulled. After all, don\u2019t kids lose their \u201cbaby teeth\u201d with time anyway? What would be the point of removing them? In truth, though, there are good reasons a child may need a tooth extraction. Left unaddressed, the pearly white could cause long-term problems. 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