Pediatric Pulpotomy in Scarborough | Sullivan Dentistry
Gentle, Pain-Free Pulpotomy for Kids to Protect Baby Teeth and Maintain a Healthy Smile
At Dentistry at Sullivan, we know how important it is to protect your child’s baby teeth. Our pediatric pulpotomy often called a children’s root canal treatment, is a gentle and effective way to save infected baby teeth and gentle way to remove infection, alleviate pain, and maintain the health of baby teeth until they naturally fall out, ensuring your child can eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
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What Is Pediatric Pulpotomy?
A pulpotomy is a minimally invasive dental procedure used primarily for child pulpotomy treatment when decay or injury affects the pulp (the soft tissue inside the tooth that has nerves and blood vessels) of a baby tooth. Commonly known as a baby root canal or gentle baby tooth treatment, this procedure removes only the damaged part of the tooth, while keeping the healthy roots safe so the tooth can stay alive and strong.
This treatment is often necessary when tooth decay causes an infection, but the roots of the tooth remain healthy. It helps prevent tooth loss, maintains proper spacing for adult teeth, and avoids the need for early extractions. Our experienced Scarborough pediatric dentists ensure the procedure is pain-free and stress-free for your child.
Why Choose Pediatric Pulpotomy at Sullivan Dentistry?
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Pain-Free Pulpotomy for Kids: We prioritize your child’s comfort. Local anaesthesia and sedation options make the procedure gentle and virtually painless.
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Best Dentist for Pulpotomy in Scarborough: Trusted for children’s root canal treatments in Scarborough.Our skilled pediatric dentists specialize in pulpotomy treatments with years of experience handling young patients.
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Comprehensive Care: We treat the underlying infection, protect the remaining pulp with medicated filling, and restore the tooth with a crown or filling to ensure long-term tooth health.
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Early Intervention: Timely pulpotomy stops decay progression, relieves pain, and prevents more invasive treatments later.
How Is the Pediatric Pulpotomy Procedure Done?
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Assessment and Numbing: After a thorough exam, your child’s mouth is numbed with a local anaesthetic for a painless experience.
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Removal of Infected Pulp: The dentist removes only the infected pulp from the crown, leaving healthy pulp in the roots.
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Medication Application: A special medicine is applied to preserve the remaining pulp and encourage healing.
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Tooth Restoration: A filling or stainless steel crown is mounted to protect the tooth and restore its function.
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Follow-up Care: Regular dental check-ups ensure the tooth remains healthy until it naturally falls out.
Who Needs a Pulpotomy?
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Children with deep cavities affecting the inner pulp tissue of baby teeth
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Kids experiencing tooth pain from pulp inflammation or infection
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Cases where the tooth’s root structure is still healthy and vital
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Pediatric patients requiring early intervention to avoid tooth loss and preserve oral development
Why Are Baby Teeth Important?
Baby teeth not only help infants chew and speak properly but also serve as placeholders for permanent teeth. Losing teeth too early due to decay can cause issues like misaligned permanent teeth and speech difficulties. Our pediatric pulpotomy in Scarborough ensures your child's teeth stay healthy and functional until they naturally fall out.
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Baby teeth not only help infants chew and speak properly but also serve as placeholders for permanent teeth. Losing teeth too early due to decay can cause issues like misaligned permanent teeth and speech difficulties. Our pediatric pulpotomy in Scarborough ensures your child's teeth stay healthy and functional until they naturally fall out.