Pulp Therapy
Gentle treatment that saves a decayed or injured tooth by treating its soft inner pulp, often in children.
Pulp therapy treats the soft tissue inside a tooth, called the pulp, when it is affected by deep decay or injury. It is most often used to save a child's baby tooth, though the same idea applies to adult teeth. The goal is to keep the natural tooth in place rather than remove it.
After numbing the area for comfort, Dr. Pandya removes the affected pulp, cleans the space, and seals it to protect the tooth. Depending on how much of the pulp is involved, only the top portion may be treated or the full pulp may be addressed. The tooth is then restored, often with a crown for baby teeth.
Keeping a natural tooth, especially a baby tooth, matters more than many people realize. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth and support healthy chewing and speech. Pulp therapy relieves pain and infection while preserving the tooth until it is ready to come out on its own.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about pulp therapy.
Baby teeth guide the adult teeth into place and help your child eat and speak. Losing one too early can cause spacing problems later, so saving it is often worthwhile.
They work on the same idea, treating the inner pulp of a tooth. Pulp therapy is the term used most often for baby teeth, and Dr. Pandya will explain what your child's tooth needs.
The tooth is numbed first, so your child should feel little more than mild pressure. We take extra care to keep young patients calm and comfortable.
The tooth is usually restored, often with a crown for a baby tooth, so it can function normally. Mild tenderness for a day or two is normal.
Signs include a toothache, sensitivity, or swelling near a tooth. An exam and X-ray tell us whether the pulp is affected, and we will walk you through what we find.
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