Root Canal Treatment In Children

Pediatric root canal treatment is a dental procedure designed to save and restore the health of a child’s primary (baby) tooth when it has been severely affected by decay, trauma, or infection. This specialized procedure involves removing the damaged nerve tissue from the inner part of the tooth, disinfecting the root canals, and then sealing the tooth to prevent further infection. Pediatric root canal treatment is crucial for preserving primary teeth, ensuring proper oral development as well as a positive and comfortable experience for young patients.

Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

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When Are Root Canal Treatment for Kids Necessary?

Root canal treatment in children is recommended for teeth damaged by decay or infection. Root canal treatment will save your natural teeth and help restore their function. Your natural teeth will be stronger than the dentures needed to restore your smile after tooth extraction.

Frequently Asked Questions

To avoid serious dental issues that could hamper the child's growth and affect his self-confidence, it is sometimes pertinent to save the infected tooth by performing root canal treatment. It the tooth the time to fall out naturally at a later stage.

Some of the most obvious signs that your child needs to see a dentist right away include - 

  • Constant and unexplained pain
  • Sensitivity to food temperatures (hot and cold)
  • Unexpected loosening or movement of the affected tooth
  • Swelling and redness around the affected tooth

Root canal treatment can last a lifetime and are successful 95% of the time. Securing a crown or filling quickly after a root canal procedure and maintaining good oral hygiene are the best ways to ensure root canal success.


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