Baby tooth extraction (or primary tooth removal) is a dental procedure where a baby tooth is removed to address issues that affect the health, alignment, or development of a child’s teeth. This is sometimes necessary to ensure proper oral health and to create a favorable environment for permanent teeth to emerge.

Baby teeth help a child eat, speak, and most importantly, save space for adult teeth to grow. If baby teeth develop large cavities, the acidic bacteria can travel down into the bone and harm the developing adult teeth below, causing permanent lifelong damage.

Our skilled pediatric dentists perform tooth extractions with comfort and compassion, ensuring a positive experience for your child. We use gentle techniques and kid-friendly communication to help minimize anxiety and make the procedure as stress-free as possible. Your child’s comfort and well-being are our top priorities throughout the process.

Why Are Baby Teeth Extracted?

While baby teeth (primary teeth) are meant to fall out naturally, extraction may be required in certain situations, including:

• Severe Tooth Decay or Infection:
      o Extensive cavities that cannot be repaired with a filling or crown.
      o Abscessed baby teeth.

• Impacted or Delayed Permanent Teeth: When a baby tooth does not fall out on its own and blocks the eruption of a permanent tooth.

• Overcrowding: Extracting certain baby teeth to create space for the proper alignment of permanent teeth.

• Injury or Trauma: When a baby tooth is severely damaged, fractured, or infected due to an accident.

• Orthodontic Reasons: Removing specific teeth to assist in orthodontic treatment or to guide the alignment of permanent teeth.

• Primary Tooth Over-retention: If a baby tooth remains in the mouth long after it should have naturally fallen out.

To learn more about oral surgery services in our offices, please contact us at (510) 521-5437. We look forward to hearing from you!