The dentist wants to extract my 4.5 years old son's upper front two teeth. Is it a good idea?

Question

Hi doctor,

My son hit his mouth on the bathtub while playing when he was nine months old, causing both top front teeth to be pushed up into his gums. They came back down, and the dentist said they were fine. Now he is four and half years old, one of the teeth is ready to fall, and his dentist wants to pull out the other front tooth with a strong root. He says it is best if they both come out at the same time, but did not explain further. Is pulling an absolutely good tooth the best option? I am attaching the x-rays of the teeth.

Answer 1

Hi,

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I have seen the x-rays that you have attached to the complaint (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The permanent front teeth seem ready to erupt. The perfect age for the permanent front teeth to erupt is between five and six years. That is the reason his dentist has decided to pull out the injured tooth as well as the adjacent milk tooth, which will otherwise shed on its own around the same age. This will further allow the underlying permanent front teeth to position itself well, as well as erupt in a good condition without any abnormalities. Hence, I advise you not to worry about the procedure and go ahead with it. Thank you.

The dentist wants to extract my 4.5 years old son's upper front two teeth. Is it a good idea?

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