A baby tooth might have long or misshapen roots which prevent it from falling out. In a case like this the tooth needs to be removed to make place for the permanent tooth to come out. Sometimes a tooth is so badly decayed that it endangers the health of its surrounding teeth and jaw. Problems with wisdom teeth, orthodontic corrections and infection of the tooth might also be the reason for removal of a tooth. In these cases our East Los Angeles dentist recommends to remove the tooth and then replace it with a dental implant or bridge.

Once the decision for the removal of the tooth is made, our dentist extracts the tooth. This procedure is usually very quick. Still, if you have any preferences regarding sedation or have any concerns, make sure you share it with our dentist.