What Is an Extraction?
At Naples Pediatric Dentistry, our first goal is always to save and protect your child’s natural teeth. In some cases, however, removing a tooth is the healthiest choice — for example, if a tooth is too damaged to be restored, if it is blocking other teeth from coming in, or if space is needed for orthodontic care.
Dr. Sandor and her team approach every extraction with gentle care and a focus on your child’s comfort. With modern techniques, local anesthetics, and optional supportive measures such as nitrous oxide or IV sedation when appropriate, children can have teeth removed with little stress and minimal discomfort.
Extractions for children are often simple and straightforward, and they can play an important role in maintaining healthy growth and development. Our priority is making the experience safe, calm, and positive — so your child feels cared for and leaves with confidence.
The Procedure
Prior to extraction, your dentist will give you local anesthetic to numb the area where the tooth will be removed. Once the tooth has been removed, the area may be sealed with dissolvable or removable stitches. You do not have to worry about getting dissolvable stitches removed, as they will dissolve over time. If removable stitches are used, your dentist will determine when they should be taken out.
Post-surgical Care
After surgery, you should relax, place gauze pads over the area and replace them regularly, take painkillers as prescribed, and eat only soft foods until the area is healed. Avoid smoking, using a straw, physical activity, touching the area, and lying flat, as these will all delay the healing process and prolong recovery time. The removed tooth may be replaced by a dental implant, dental bridge, or denture. Your dentist in FL will discuss these options with you further.
Tooth extractions are highly successful among patients. They help prevent infection from spreading throughout the mouth, prepare patients for orthodontic procedures, and prevent complications that typically arise from wisdom teeth. Schedule an appointment today in Naples, FL to discuss the benefits of tooth extraction.
