Pulpectomy

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• What Happens During Treatment?

  The simplest explanation of the procedure is that it removes the infected or diseased pulp from your child’s tooth. The goal of a pulpectomy is to save your child’s tooth so it doesn’t need removal. Your child will be given local anesthesia while their dentist or endodontist prepares their mouth and drills a small hole in the infected tooth. Like a root canal, a dentist removes the infected pulp tissue, disinfects the area, then places an absorbable material in the pulp chamber, as noted above.

  Some people wonder what the difference is between a pulpectomy vs. a root canal. Children usually receive pulpectomies, while adults receive root canals. Another significant difference is that the pulpectomy procedure is just the first part of a root canal, while a root canal ends with a crown or permanent filling.

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• Why Not Just Remove the Teeth?

  A common assumption about baby teeth is that since they will fall out eventually, there’s no reason to save them. Understandably, it can be difficult for parents to comprehend why their child should undergo a dental procedure on a tooth that’s just going to fall out anyway.

  But primary teeth play an essential role that goes beyond only waiting for the permanent teeth to erupt. Along with helping your child eat, begin to form sounds, and speak, their baby teeth also preserve space in their mouth for the permanent teeth that will come in. But suppose one or more primary teeth fall out before permanent teeth are ready to grow in. In that case, your child may develop problems with their teeth alignment and be more prone to needing orthodontics.

  That’s not to say that removing and restoring the pulp is always the proper treatment. In some cases, extracting your child’s tooth is the appropriate option. It all depends on whether the permanent tooth is ready to come in and replace the damaged baby tooth, how damaged the baby tooth is, and how deep the infection is. Your child’s dentist will be able to walk you through each option and educate you on which is best for your child’s situation.

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• How do I schedule my next appointment?

  We at Pearl Dental Clinic Dubai believe that everyone can have a healthy smile for life and with our help, it’s easier than you think!. If you are a new patient or have been referred to our practice, please let us know and our smile experts will be happy to assist with you all the information you need.

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