When kids experience a severe toothache, parents often feel relief if the pain suddenly disappears. But in pediatric dentistry, a toothache that goes away doesn’t always mean the problem has resolved. In fact, if your child’s tooth pain vanishes on its own, it may be a sign of something more serious happening beneath the surface.

That’s why your pediatric dentist might recommend pulp therapy, even if your child no longer seems uncomfortable.

Hearing that your child needs pulp therapy can sound intimidating—especially if you’re worried about whether the procedure will be painful. Many parents delay or avoid treatment because of this fear, but modern pediatric dentistry has made pulp therapy more comfortable than ever.

Here’s the honest truth about what your child can expect during and after the procedure.