Do Dentists Ever Extract Baby Teeth?

Humans are born with two sets of teeth: A primary set that begins growing in about a year after birth and an adult set that replaces it around elementary school age. While the primary teeth, also called baby teeth, typically fall out on their own when the adult teeth are ready to emerge, there are cases when it is necessary to remove a primary tooth via extraction. Here’s a brief guide to why your child may need to have a baby tooth removed at your pediatric dentist’s office.