Why is it recommended to extract a tooth to children?

Tooth extractions are dental procedures that are responsible for removing teeth that are in a state that cannot be rehabilitated. It is usually under local anesthesia unless the child's behavior requires sedating them.

It is important that the primary teeth remain in the oral cavity, that is why it is important to have proper hygiene from a young age, but there are several reasons why the dentist decides to remove them.

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To avoid being in these situations it is important that parents create correct oral hygiene habits in their children, as well as a healthy diet low in sugar and carbohydrates.

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How to handle dental trauma?

Dental accidents and trauma occur with some frequency, the highest incidence is in children and adolescents, but adults are not oblivious to these events. Trauma can involve not only the tooth, but also the lips, gums, and bone.


It is important to act immediately and take the injured person to a dental hospital or clinic. Getting to a dentist within 30 minutes after the accident can make a difference.

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Is a dental extraction recommended to a diabetic?

Diabetes is a disease of special care when performing any medical or dental procedure.Diabetic people are more likely to develop periodontal diseases, due to the high level of sugar they have.


It is vitally important that before performing the surgical procedure, the dentist check the patient's sugar level, thus avoiding bleeding during the procedure.

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INTERVIEW : Is general anesthesia in children safe for dental procedures?

Dental surgeries in children is something that scares and worries parents a lot, due to the stress it causes in their children, and also due to the use of dental and general anesthesia.


It is important to know that general anesthesia is not used in all cases, and that it must be accompanied by a medical examination prior to treatment to determine the child's state of health. The video we share with you answers that big question: Is general anesthesia in children safe?

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ORTHODONTICS : Serial extraction of primary teeth

Orthodontia has several ways to reach a target, and one of them is serial extraction.

Serial extraction is the planned dental extraction of primary and permanent teeth in order to alleviate dental crowding.


This procedure is part of an orthodontic planning, in which there must previously be a series of studies to decide which pieces are going to have to be extracted.

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Extraction of Third Molars : Why?

The third molars appear between 17 and 25 years of age approximately, and when they appear they generate a series of problems such as pain, inflammation and in some cases infection.


The extraction of the third molars is to prevent the consequences of their eruption, it is important to use x-rays to perform the surgical procedure. This video discusses common problems associated with wisdom teeth such as infection, decay, and gum disease, and its rational for removal.

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