Tooth Extraction
When Is Tooth Extraction Necessary?
There are a number of situations in which Drs. Yelena Gutnichenko and Carmen Brambila may recommend an extraction to preserve or ensure your child's oral health.
Why Choose Us for Tooth Extractions
Our friendly Waltham, MA, pediatric dental team is empathetic and compassionate about kids' fears surrounding dentist visits. It is our job to put your child at ease.
Our highly educated dentists are trained to use a gentle approach for little folks when it comes to extractions.
Calming nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can be safely administered to help frightened or anxious children relax.
Our safe, clean waiting area is filled with fun toys and games.
We don't just extract a tooth and send a child home. We take the time to explain why the procedure is important for preventative oral care.
Our staff speaks many languages, making communicating with adults and children for whom English is a second language easier.
CareCredit® financing is offered to make any out-of-pocket costs more affordable.
5-Stars for Children's Dental of Waltham
Crystal Paolini
2019
Staff is awesome very friendly with my children and also caring. Kids and I feel safe with them and trust them very much. My daughter broker her tooth (in) half at dance and the Dr was able to fix it perfectly!!! She really is unbelievable at what she does. I highly recommend Children’s Dental Center of Waltham.
View on GoogleYana Khalina-Stackpole
2017
At Dr. Gutnichenko's practice we found the most "customer-centric", professional, compassionate and technologically advanced care for our daughter, who presented with multiple challenges (we have been to quite a few offices before). Our whole family moved to them as a result; we have been their clients for years now, so glad it is a Family practice. Highly recommended!
View on GoogleWhat Is the Tooth Extraction Process?
Baby Teeth
Typically, your dentist will just need to rock the baby tooth back and forth very gently. As it loosens, it can be easily lifted from the socket. Numbing anesthesia may not be needed.
Surgical Extraction
Our goal is to remove a minimal amount of healthy bone or gum tissue to uncover a tooth. This allows our dentist to remove it with minimal impact to the surrounding tissue.
Sedation Dentistry
Before a surgical extraction, mild nitrous oxide sedation can be administered through a mask to keep your teen or child comfortable. The same sedation can be provided during simple extractions if needed. This can make the process easy and comfortable, even for patients with dental anxiety.
Recovery
Healing from a simple tooth extraction is relatively quick, but full recovery from a surgical extraction may take a few days. You'll be sent home with home care tips to ensure that healing goes smoothly. Contact us if you have any concerns.
