Pulp Therapy (Baby Root Canals)
Relieves tooth pain and helps save baby teeth.
What to know
Pulp Therapy (Baby Root Canals), explained.
What it is, how it works and how it helps, in plain words.
Pulp therapy treats a baby tooth whose inner nerve tissue, called the pulp, has been affected by deep decay or injury. The two most common types are a pulpotomy, which removes the affected pulp in the crown of the tooth, and a pulpectomy, which removes the pulp from the roots as well.
After numbing the tooth, the dentist removes the damaged pulp and places a medicated material to keep the remaining tissue healthy or to fill the canals. The tooth is then usually covered with a protective crown until it falls out naturally.
Saving the baby tooth relieves pain and infection while keeping the tooth in place to hold space for the permanent tooth. Losing a baby tooth too early can let neighboring teeth drift and lead to crowding later.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Common questions about pulp therapy (baby root canals).
Baby teeth guide the permanent teeth into position and help your child chew and speak properly. Keeping a tooth until it's ready to fall out on its own is usually the healthiest option for your child's developing smile.
Yes, it's a common, well-established procedure in pediatric dentistry. The tooth is numbed first, and the team can talk with you about comfort options if your child is anxious.
Some mild soreness for a day or two is normal. Call the office if you notice swelling, a bump on the gums, or pain that gets worse instead of better.
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