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15 years of Trusted 5-star reviews specializing in Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics for all ages.
Now also offering general dentistry for adults!

Serving Granada Hills since 2008 and Chatsworth since 2020

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Granada Hills :

(818) 360-2131
ChatSworth :

(818) 739-0182

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Granada Hills

18121 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344, United States

Chatsworth

20933 Devonshire St. Suite 103 Chatsworth, CA 91311 Granada Hills: (818) 360-2131 Chatsworth: (818) 739-0182

Baby teeth extraction

In some situations, it is better for a child's oral health to have a baby tooth removed or "pulled." We are com-mitted to providing a comfortable, low-stress experience for your child if they need to come in for a tooth ex-traction.

Why would a baby tooth need to be removed?

Why would a baby tooth need to be removed?
The three most common reasons we perform a baby tooth extraction are:

If a child needs a tooth extraction, we numb the area surrounding the tooth with local anesthetics. We are careful to numb the area thoroughly so that the extraction is not painful. Once this is accomplished, we use special tools to loosen the root of the tooth and gently pull it from the surrounding gums and bone. With good numbing, this is safe and painless for your child.

Care considerations after a tooth extraction

After a tooth is extracted, the area will feel numb for a couple of hours. During this time, it is easy to accidentally bite the cheek or gums and cause injury. We recommend only liquids and soft foods for your child while they are still numb to decrease the risk of hurting their mouth and causing pain once the anesthetic wears off.

We also recommend no straws for the first 24 hours after the procedure. Sucking can cause bleeding in the site by dislodging clots that are formed by the body. These clots are important to keep the site free of infection as well as prevent excessive bleeding.

Check the mouth regularly over the next few days to make sure there are no signs of infection. If your child's mouth appears unusual in color, is bleeding a lot, or has food stuck in the extraction site, give us a call right away.

Call us if you have concerns

If you have any concerns about your child after the procedure, please give our office a call. We are always willing to answer your questions or talk through con-cerns that arise. You can reach us during office hours at (818) 360-2131