Tooth Extractions

Ivyland, PA

Pediatric Dental Services

At Hometown Children's Dentistry, we are dedicated to restoring damaged teeth and maintaining healthy smiles. However, there are times when extracting a tooth is the only viable option to protect your child's oral health. Our child-centered team never spares any effort to ensure your child is as comfortable and stress-free as possible, offering exceptional, compassionate care every step of the way.

Why Would a Child Need to Have a Tooth Extracted?

There are several reasons why a child would require a tooth extraction, including the following:

Deep Decay: Tooth decay, left untreated, can continue to progress, leading to severe pain and a serious infection. If the tooth can no longer be saved, we may need to extract it to prevent damage to the surrounding teeth and gum tissues.
Trauma: An accident or trauma can sometimes damage a tooth to the point that we cannot restore it, even with a nerve treatment. Extracting the affected tooth can help relieve any discomfort and prevent oral health complications.
Making Room for Adult Teeth: If a baby tooth does not fall out when its replacement is ready to come in, we may need to extract it. That way, the emerging adult tooth has the space it needs to grow in the correct position.
Orthodontic Treatment: Selective tooth extractions are sometimes required as components of an orthodontic treatment plan. That helps create the space needed for the remaining teeth to move into alignment.

What Are Space Maintainers?

Baby teeth are placeholders, maintaining the space the adult teeth need to come in and guiding them to their proper positions. If a baby tooth is lost or extracted before its replacement is ready to come in, we may recommend a space maintainer. The orthodontic device helps prevent the adjacent teeth from shifting toward the gap, potentially leading to crooked teeth and problems with the bite. Space maintainers preserve the space needed for permanent teeth to grow in the proper position.

Why a Pediatric Dentist Is Best for Children

Choosing a pediatric dentist to care for your child's smile offers numerous advantages, including the following:

Pediatric dentists undergo two years of training after dental school to better care for the unique needs of children.
They have extensive knowledge of a child’s oral growth and development from infancy through adolescence.
Pediatric dentists have special training in addressing anxiety, medically compromised patients, and patients with special needs.
Pediatric dentistry practices offer smaller, child-friendly equipment.
Pediatric dentists have training and experience in child psychology to support positive behavior and reduce anxiety.
They have knowledge about nutrition and preventive care to avoid dental disease in children.

Our team brings a wealth of experience, skill, and expertise to children in Ivyland and the surrounding communities. We are dedicated to ensuring our young patients are cared for at the highest level and helping them develop positive associations with future dental care.

Here are some ways we ensure our young patients feel right at home:

Our child-centered team is committed to creating a warm and comfortable office environment where your child feels safe and valued.
We welcome you to accompany your child to the treatment room during most procedures.
We use a cutting-edge intraosseous dental anesthesia delivery system to numb the area quickly with minimal discomfort, reducing fear and anxiety associated with dental visits.
We offer sedation dentistry options to help even our most anxious patients feel calm and relaxed while receiving the best possible care.
We take the time to hear you and your child, answer your questions, and address your concerns.

Why Choose Hometown Children's Dentistry?