Dental Extractions in Charlottesville, VA
Tooth Extraction Near Me in Charlottesville
If you're searching online for "tooth extraction near me" on behalf of your child, the team at Top Tooth Pediatric + Teen Dentistry is here to help you. At our practice in Charlottesville, VA, the staff members are friendly and welcoming. Our doctors, Dr. Bobby Lunka and Dr. Kathryn Cook, are trained and skilled.
Why Dental Extractions Are Recommended
As you know, each child develops at his or her own pace. Baby teeth grow in over the first few years of life, with more coming at various stages as the mouth grows. When permanent teeth are ready to emerge, those baby teeth fall out to make room. Sometimes, this process needs to be modified.
There are many reasons why a tooth extraction may be recommended, including:
- Injury
- Decay
- Long or misshapen roots
- Interference with a permanent tooth
- Overcrowded mouth
Damaged teeth can lead to discomfort, and there's the potential for an infection to form. In other situations, baby teeth don't fall out easily, and this may interfere with the placement of permanent teeth. In addition, some of our patients need dental extractions based on the advice of their orthodontists. Whatever the case may be, we'll be able to remove your child's tooth to maintain or improve overall dental health.
Tooth Extraction Process
There are two main types of dental extractions. If the situation is complex and the tooth is partially covered by the jaw bone, a surgical extraction would likely be recommended. For the most part, though, we perform simple extractions with our pediatric patients. This type of tooth extraction is very routine, and it can be taken care of in our office fairly quickly, using local anesthesia to numb the area we're working on. We use a device known in the industry as an "elevator" to raise the tooth so that we can remove it.
After we're finished with the removal, we'll provide you with instructions as to how you can help care for your child after the procedure.
Tooth Extraction Near Me
If you'd like to work with a pediatric dentist who will listen to your concerns and be gentle with your child, you can turn to us at Top Tooth Pediatric. Dr. Lunka and Dr. Cook both take pride in what they do and have developed great relationships with our local patients. Call our office to set up an appointment.