The extraction of baby teeth is a dental procedure that is performed on children when other treatment methods have proved ineffective. Doctors resort to such an extreme measure most often because the tooth has been destroyed by decay. However, there are other indications for extraction.
Entrust the decision whether it is necessary to save the child’s tooth or it is more expedient to pull it out to a professional paediatric dentist of the clinic “Dent-House” in Odessa. Our specialists do everything possible to make the child feel comfortable at the reception. “Dent-House” is a clinic of family dentistry, so you can sign up for a consultation and come to the reception of the whole family at a convenient time for you. We perform all manipulations as quickly and painlessly as possible. You can find prices for services, as well as patient reviews on the website.
Indications for extracting baby teeth
The change from baby teeth, i.e. temporary teeth, to permanent teeth begins in children between the ages of five and six. Although baby teeth are short-lived, they fulfil important functions:
- are involved in the formation of the bite and facial skeleton;
- are necessary for the development of proper speech skills;
- by helping to chew food, promote digestive health.
Taking care of the health of baby teeth is the best prevention of dental diseases in adulthood. A damaged temporary tooth accumulates germs that penetrate the bone tissue, reach the rudiment of the permanent tooth and can lead not only to inflammation, but also to the death of the future molars.
For this reason, Dent-House dentists urge parents to seek professional help and treat children’s baby teeth in time to prevent the development of abnormalities and prevent the need for extractions.
Removal of deciduous teeth is only performed when there are confirmed indications, which include:
- advanced tooth decay;
- a cyst at the base of a temporary tooth;
- high tooth mobility, which is accompanied by trauma to the gum and its inflammation;
- prolonged failure of a baby tooth to fall out, which prevents the normal growth of a baby tooth;
- serious mechanical damage as a result of trauma – chipping, cracking, root fracture;
- inflammatory processes in the gum tissue;
- existing obstacles to the eruption of molars, including an extra tooth, which is rare;
- Creating favourable conditions for orthodontic treatment.
There are also a number of relative contraindications for extraction. The list of pathologies in the acute stage, in which the extraction of a deciduous tooth should be postponed until the child’s health improves, is as follows:
- renal failure;
- blood diseases;
- cardiovascular pathologies;
- stomatitis;
- infectious diseases in acute form.
Children’s dentists try to cure a sick tooth if possible and do not pull it out without serious reasons. In the clinic “Dent-House” in Odessa at the service of doctors modern equipment, which allows to carry out painless treatment. This, as well as a special approach to each small patient, allows the child not to be afraid of appointments at the dentist and teaches from a small age to take care of oral health.
How milk teeth are extracted
The peculiarities of the procedure lie not only in the fact that the structure of temporary teeth is different from the molars, but also in the fact that children are often afraid of the dentist, so it is very important to create a trusting and relaxed atmosphere.
The emotional state of the child before the appointment is of great importance. And here the key role in preparing the child to visit the dentist belongs to parents. The main recommendation to adults is to behave confidently and calmly, so that the excitement is not transferred to the child. Already in the office, the dentist “Dent-House” will make sure that the child is not afraid of the procedure, presenting it as an exciting game.
In addition to creating the right attitude, preparation for the extraction of a baby tooth includes oral examination, history taking, hygienic cleaning. If necessary, an X-ray is performed. The question of using a specific type of anaesthesia is decided separately, which affects the cost of the entire operation.
In most cases, local anaesthesia is used. A gel with a pleasant taste is applied to the gum, and then an anaesthetic is injected with the thinnest needle. As a result of numbness of the operated area, the child will not feel pain, but may feel pressure during the doctor’s manipulations.
Subsequent steps in the procedure include:
- the forceps grasping the crown of the tooth and loosening it;
- extracting a tooth from a cavity;
- checking the wound for any remaining fragments;
- a tampon is applied to the hole to stop bleeding, in some cases it may be necessary to close the wound.
This procedure is fast, and complications after a properly performed extraction of a deciduous tooth are extremely rare. How much the operation costs in Odessa, you will be told at the appointment with a specialist.
Recommendations after tooth extraction
After the operation is completed, the doctor will tell the parents about all the nuances of caring for the child’s oral cavity. Pain may persist for some time after the procedure. If the unpleasant sensations bother the baby a lot, it can be given anaesthetic.
To speed up the healing process, it is worth following a few simple recommendations:
- do not eat in the first two hours after surgery, do not drink sweets;
- rinse the mouth gently with antiseptic solutions for two to three days;
- refrain from too hot, spicy, salty foods and drinks;
- avoid traumatising the area of the extracted tooth during daily hygiene procedures.
If you experience bleeding or pain, you should see a dentist immediately.
Advantages of cooperation with Dent-House Family Dentistry Clinic
In Odessa, quality dental care for both children and adults is provided in the Dent-House clinic. Our experienced doctors know how to set up a child for surgery, quickly and painlessly carry out treatment. If you want to make an appointment, you can fill out the online appointment form or call the phone numbers listed on the website. The doctor will tell you about the price of services and the cost of the drugs used during the consultation.
