Rancho Santa Margarita
Children's Tooth Extractions

At our office, we offer both simple and wisdom tooth extractions to remove problematic teeth and give your little one a pain-free, healthy smile. Simple extractions are used to remove teeth that have been damaged beyond repair and cannot be saved with another means of restorative dentistry, such as a filling, crown, or root canal. The extraction process usually takes only a few minutes. Your child’s tooth will be numbed, then we will use specialized dental tools to wiggle it loose.

Wisdom teeth are our final set of 4 molars, and while they are a natural part of our growth, most people don’t have enough room for these teeth. Since the improper growth of wisdom teeth can cause complications like teeth shifting, infections, and serious pain, most patients

Extensive tooth decay indicates that a tooth may not be able to be saved with a filling or crown. A tooth that is very loose or has broken off near the gum line may also need to be extracted, rather than repaired. To determine whether your child needs an extraction, schedule a consultation with us today. We offer space maintainers to ensure that your child’s oral development remains on track even after a tooth is extracted prematurely.