transplanting - question about pellets

when I plant (not something i do every day) I use ceramic pellets in the bottom of the pots. When i transplant the pellets are stuck to the bottom of the soil.

Do i pick the old pellets of before i put the plants in the new bigger pots?

I use pellets and soil on the bottom of the new pots also.

I tried to pick the pellets off one off the plants, but it felt awkward having the tips of the roots just hanging there.

but then i was thinking - would it not be better if the roots got in direct contact with the new soil - instead of going thru pellets to get to it?

i got a feeling if i picked the pellets off i would hurt the roots in someway - like bending them or squeezing them in a bad way when putting into new pots...

hmmmm

one of lifes many questions...

you shouldn't have a problem either way unless you are ripping out those stones with a pitchfork.