4 Reasons Your Dentist May Recommend Extraction of a Baby Tooth

Losing baby teeth—it’s a rite of passage for kids that can be both sad and exciting for parents. From the first time your dentist has seen your child, they told you not to force these teeth out until they are ready to wiggle out naturally. As a result, it may take you aback or confuse you when your dentist says later on your child has a baby tooth that should be extracted.

As contradictory as they may seem, these two bits of advice can be perfectly sound at the same time. By and large, these first teeth can and should be allowed to come out naturally. Under certain circumstances, however, extraction of a baby tooth may be in order. What are those circumstances? Keep reading to find out!