Your child may have recently complained of a tooth pain caused by decay. Perhaps during the last check-up, the dentist or orthodontist recommended extraction of a baby or adult tooth for orthodontic reasons. Maybe an adult canine tooth is stuck and/or coming in the wrong way and needs correction. Sometimes, a child needs treatment for injury in the mouth or on the face. These are some of the most common reasons oral surgeons see children under age 13. Of course, you may have some concerns or questions about the recommended treatment and want to make certain it is appropriate, and that the procedure can be done safely, quickly, and without traumatizing your child. Dr. Kazemi has special training in the treatment of children and has worked extensively with many orthodontists and pediatric dentists for the care of their patients.
What is the Best Treatment Approach?
- All necessary extractions should be performed at the same time by the oral surgeon.
- Exposure of the canine is often done at same time the baby canine tooth is removed.
- Any injuries must be managed immediately, either in the office or a hospital as indicated.
- Most procedures take 10-15 minutes. If IV sedation is administered, there will be a 30- to 45-minute recovery period before a child can go home. With nitrous oxide (laughing gas), no recovery time is usually necessary and a child may go home immediately.
Are these Procedures Safe?
Procedures on children are safe and predictable when performed by a trained, skillful, and experienced oral surgeon using specialized instruments and techniques. Dr. Kazemi specializes in pediatric related procedures and has performed them successfully on thousands of children and teens. The office is designed and equipped for surgical procedures for children, and the team assisting Dr. Kazemi is trained specifically for such procedures. Methodical, exacting, and detailed protocols are followed strictly to make sure every child is safe, comfortable, and has a remarkable experience.