Southern Georgia Oral Surgery of Hinesville
Roger Myers DMD
www.southerngeorgiaoms.com
Top 5 Reasons To Have Primary Teeth Removed
1. Infection
Due to the fact that permanent teeth are exerting pressure on the primary teeth, focal infections appear to quite common. Pediatric patients typically exhibit fistulas, erythematic tissue and edema in the areas of infection. Resorption of the root is usually the main cause of infection. As the permanent tooth pushes on the primary tooth, bleeding can occur and exacerbate the area causing an infection.
2. Mobility
Mobility of a tooth usually is indicative that the tooth has minimal remaining root length for stability. Root resorption can be caused from trauma, infection or the eruption of permanent teeth.
3. Caries
Primary teeth are more susceptible to decay and this is attributed to the lack of enamel. The thin nature of the enamel allows progressive wear, fracture and susceptibility of the teeth to decay.
