Most kids won’t need a tooth removed if their teeth are healthy—but there are some cases where an extraction is the best choice for their smile. A tooth might need to be pulled if it’s severely decayed or damaged beyond repair, or if it’s interfering with upcoming orthodontic treatment. At Kids Tooth Team in Kyle, we always look for ways to save the tooth first with treatments like crowns or pulpotomies, and only recommend extractions when truly necessary.
Wisdom teeth are another common reason for extraction. These molars usually begin to emerge between ages 17 and 25, but many kids simply don’t have enough space in their mouths to accommodate them. If they’re impacted, growing in crooked, or causing pain, we may recommend removing them to avoid future complications.
Whether it’s a stubborn baby tooth or a problematic adult one, our team provides gentle, comfortable extractions with the help of dental sedation. If a baby tooth is removed early, we may suggest a space maintainer to guide your child’s permanent teeth into place. And if an adult tooth needs to be replaced, we’ll walk you through all the options—both now and down the road.