Tooth Extractions

At Nurture Kids Dentistry, our primary goal is always to save your child’s natural teeth. However, there are times when removing a tooth (extraction) is the best decision for your child's overall oral health.

We understand that the idea of "pulling a tooth" can sound scary to a child. Dr. Jumani and his team are experts at normalizing the experience, using gentle techniques and kid-friendly language to ensure your child feels safe, brave, and comfortable throughout the visit.

When is an Extraction Necessary?

Dr. Jumani recommends extractions only when necessary. Common reasons include:

• Severe Decay: If a cavity has destroyed so much of the tooth structure that it cannot be fixed with a filling or crown, or if there is a severe infection (abscess) that won't clear up.
• Trauma: If a tooth has been cracked or broken below the gum line due to a fall or sports injury.
• "Over-Retained" Baby Teeth: Sometimes a baby tooth refuses to fall out on its own! If the permanent tooth is coming in behind it (creating a "shark tooth" appearance), we may need to wiggle the baby tooth out to let the adult tooth move into the correct spot.
• Orthodontic Correction: Dr. Jumani may recommend removing specific teeth to relieve severe crowding and create space for a straight smile.

The "Comfort First" Procedure

We don't just pull teeth; we care for children.

• Numbing the "Sleepy Juice": We use a powerful local anesthetic gel and solution to completely numb the area. Your child will feel pressure, but they will not feel pain.
• Distraction: With TVs on the ceiling and a reassuring team, we keep your child's mind occupied.
• The "Wiggle": Dr. Jumani uses gentle pressure to wiggle the tooth loose. We avoid using scary words like "yank" or "pull."
• Space Maintainers: If a baby molar is removed early, we may recommend a Space Maintainer. This simple device holds the gap open so the permanent tooth has room to erupt later.