Pulp Therapy Papillion
Saving Damaged Teeth
Our team is deeply interested in your child’s oral health and development. We do not want them to be in pain or lose any of their (baby teeth or permanent teeth) prematurely! That is why we offer a number of restorative procedures, including pulp therapy in Papillion. This procedure has the potential to save damaged teeth and allow them to continue functioning. Read on below to learn more, or get in touch with us to request an evaluation for your child.
Why Choose Surf’s Up Pediatric dentistry for Pulp Therapy?
- Sedation Available for Nervous or Fearful Patients
- Gentle & Caring Dental Team
- Save Damaged Teeth and Prevent Extractions
Does My Child Need Pulp Therapy?
Our team can evaluate the condition of your child’s teeth and determine if they require pulp therapy. This treatment is designed to treat problems that afflict the pulp inside a tooth, which is the soft interior portion that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues.
Your child might benefit from pulp therapy if:
- They have a persistent toothache.
- One of their teeth is highly sensitive to temperature changes.
- There is visible damage to one of their teeth. For example, you might see a crack, chip, or small pit.
- There is redness or swelling around the affected tooth.
The Pulp Therapy Process
We try to make the pulp therapy process as easy as possible for our patients. That is why we start by numbing the area. We may also administer sedation in certain cases.
The specifics of pulp therapy depend on your child’s unique treatment plan. There are actually two types of pulp therapy:
- During a pulpotomy, we remove pulp from the top portion of the tooth (known as its crown). This procedure is often done on teeth that are still alive (they have blood flow and respond to temperature changes). A pulpotomy is usually done for baby teeth to preserve them until they fall out on their own.
- During a pulpectomy, the work is more extensive and is done for teeth that are no longer alive. We remove pulp from the entirety of a tooth, including its root canals. This procedure is similar to a traditional root canal, but it does not involve filling in the tooth afterward.
A crown may be necessary after either a pulpotomy or pulpectomy.
The Benefits of Getting Pulp Therapy
Pulp therapy may deliver several benefits for your child:
- It can prevent early loss of baby teeth, meaning that it can protect the development of your child’s jaw and incoming adult teeth. This may prevent future oral health complications and help you save money in the long run.
- It can end your child’s toothache, allowing them to chew without pain or discomfort. This supports proper nutrition. It may also reduce or eliminate the behavioral issues that can occur when a child is suffering from the pain of poor dental health.
- When pulp therapy is performed on a permanent tooth, the good results may last for many years.