When a dentist surgically removes a primary tooth, it is often called a “baby tooth extraction.” As a parent, if you ever hear a dentist say that your child needs their tooth pulled, you’ll certainly want to understand why. Isn’t that baby tooth going to fall out anyway? The truth is this is one of the most common pediatric dentistry procedures. Continue reading to learn from a children’s dentist in Dallas about reasons why children’s tooth extractions are sometimes necessary and get some aftercare tips.
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