ORAL SURGERY
Gentle oral surgery for kids, from extractions to canine exposure
When a tooth has to come out or a canine needs help erupting, Dr. Sidhu handles it calmly and explains every step.
Some dental problems need more than a filling. At Say Cheez in Paramus, our board-certified pediatric dentist performs oral surgery for kids — extractions, canine exposure, and small growths — in a calm setting built for children, with every step explained to you first.
What's included
Extractions, simple and surgical
We remove damaged, decayed, or badly broken teeth, and take out baby teeth that won't budge so the permanent ones have room. Simple extractions handle teeth that are fully in; surgical extractions handle teeth that are impacted or hard to reach.
Canine exposure for braces
When a canine tooth gets stuck and can't come in on its own, we surgically expose it so it can be guided into place. It's a key step in some orthodontic plans — and because your child's dentist and orthodontist share one roof here, the hand-off is smooth.
Mucocele and fibroma removal
Small growths like mucoceles (fluid-filled sacs) and fibromas (harmless tissue bumps) can be removed in a short procedure, with care taken to keep your child comfortable and healing quickly.
Comfort and sedation options
For kids who need extra help staying calm, we talk through sedation options before anything begins and match the approach to your child — always the lightest choice that works.
What to expect at the visit
- 1 A consultation and exam, often with an X-ray, so we can see exactly what's going on and whether surgery is really needed.
- 2 A plain-English walkthrough of the plan: what we'll do, how long it takes, and which comfort or sedation options fit your child.
- 3 The procedure itself, with your child guided gently through each step and nothing sprung on them by surprise.
- 4 Clear aftercare instructions and honest answers to every recovery question before you head home.
Why parents choose Say Cheez for this
- Parents tell us their kids stayed calm even for procedures they dreaded — because we go slow and explain everything in words kids understand.
- Dr. Sidhu is a board-certified pediatric dentist, known for taking the cases other offices refer out and narrating each step so nothing is a surprise.
- Dentist and orthodontist under one roof means surgery like canine exposure fits right into your child's larger plan — no outside referral, no starting over.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a regular and a surgical extraction?
A regular extraction removes a tooth that has fully come in and is easy to reach. A surgical extraction is for teeth that are impacted, broken, or still below the gum. Dr. Sidhu does both, and will tell you which your child needs.
Why would my child need canine exposure?
Sometimes a canine gets stuck and can't erupt on its own. Exposing it lets the orthodontist guide it into place. It's a common step in certain braces plans, and it protects the alignment of the teeth around it.
What are mucoceles and fibromas?
A mucocele is a small, fluid-filled sac inside the mouth; a fibroma is a harmless bump of tissue. Both can be removed in a quick procedure so they stop getting in the way of eating or talking.
Is oral surgery safe for kids?
Yes. Dr. Sidhu is a board-certified pediatric dentist, and we use a gentle, child-focused approach with comfort and sedation options matched to your child.
How do you keep my child calm during surgery?
We explain every step in words kids understand, let you ask questions, and keep the room calm and unhurried. For some kids we add sedation — always the lightest option that works.