Kids Tooth Extractions in Springfield, MO
Sometimes a tooth has to come out. We’ve made this part of dentistry as boring as we can. No drama, no surprises, no stories that end up scaring younger siblings.
Sometimes a tooth has to come out. We’ve made this part of dentistry as boring as we can. No drama, no surprises, no stories that end up scaring younger siblings.
Dr. Heather will only recommend extraction when nothing else makes sense. We try to save teeth first.
Gentle numbing first. Tell, Show, Do every step. Most extractions take a few minutes. A lot of kids are surprised it’s already done.
Most kids do great with behavior management alone. For anxious-but-cooperative kids, nitrous oxide takes the edge off. For very young kids, big cases, or special needs situations where staying still safely isn’t realistic, we offer outpatient general anesthesia.
If the missing tooth was a baby tooth lost early, ask us about a space maintainer. We don’t want the gap closing before the adult tooth is ready to come in.
A confident smile can make a big difference in your child's life. We're here to help every young patient achieve a healthy smile they can be proud to share.