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Preserving Whole Smiles by Removing Pesky Teeth
Why Choose OWL Pediatric Dentistry for Your Child’s Tooth Extractions?
Nitrous Oxide & General Anesthesia Available
Experienced Seeing Special Needs Patients
Team of 3 Board-Certified Doctors
Extractions
An extraction is a procedure where the entire tooth is removed from the mouth. A tooth may be recommended for extraction for different reasons. Sometimes there is an infection due to decay or trauma. Sometimes a baby tooth may need to be removed to allow a permanent tooth to come into the mouth in the correct position. Your dentist will discuss with you the pros and cons of saving your child’s tooth versus extraction so that you can make the best decision for your child.
Space Maintainers: Ensuring Proper Tooth Development
Space maintainers are dental appliances designed to preserve the space in the mouth when a primary (baby) tooth is lost too early due to decay, injury, or other factors. These devices are essential to prevent adjacent teeth from shifting into the gap, saving space for the permanent tooth when it is ready to come in. Lost space can result in alignment issues or dental crowding.
