Pain and fear in connection to orthodontic extractions of deciduous canines.

Background: Interceptive extractions of deciduous canines are, from a patient perspective, poorly investigated.

Aims: To describe pain, discomfort, and dental fear in connection to extractions of the deciduous canines, indicated as an orthodontic treatment procedure.

Design: Thirty-two Swedish children aged 7-9 years had all four deciduous canines extracted over three occasions.