Yes baby teeth are often retained and removed surgically. Most of the time the baby teeth are pulled at the time of a spay or neuter. My dog Teddy had 6 baby teeth removed at his neutering. Anesthetics are very safe these days, assuming you vet is using either isoflourane or sevoflourane gas.
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