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Pulp Therapy
Any parent can be alarmed when their child experiences pain from their tooth. At times, the pain may have been caused by a very deep decay or even an injury that penetrates through to the soft inner layer of the baby tooth known as the pulp. The pulp is the part where nerves and blood vessels are found. Hence, irritation and infection in this part can cause discomfort.
At Bombay Dental Specialities, we offer gentle pulpotomy treatment for children that aims at controlling the infection and saving the baby tooth.
Pulp therapy starts with the thorough examination of your child’s tooth, pain symptoms, and dental history. We listen to your concerns regarding the toothache, chewing discomfort, swelling, and sensitivity to hot and cold foods. If needed, we conduct an X-ray to find out what is happening with the tooth and its surrounding tissues.
When the diagnosis is confirmed, we numb the area with a special solution to ensure that your child feels comfortable during treatment. Next, we remove the affected portion of the pulp that causes infection or irritation. After this procedure, the tooth is carefully cleaned to minimise the risk of bacterial contamination and promote recovery.
In most cases, the medicine is applied into the tooth to ease discomfort and protect the remaining healthy pulp tissue. Finally, the tooth is filled with a filling or a special crown depending on the amount of tooth structure that requires protection.
There are some cases when the pulp therapy can be done in one visit, while other cases require additional treatment sessions. Before starting the procedure, we provide you with detailed information regarding the process.
The main benefits of pulp therapy include pain relief, sensitivity reduction, and treatment of the infection source. Thanks to the procedure, your child may experience fewer discomforts while eating, chewing, and sleeping.
Also, pulp therapy increases the chances of saving the natural baby tooth. The baby tooth plays an important role because it supports proper chewing and speech and serves as a placeholder for the developing adult tooth. When the baby tooth is retained, it is going to guide the new tooth to the right position.
Timely therapy also prevents the infection from spreading and reduces the risk of tooth extraction at an early age. Finally, restoration of the tooth with filling or crown protects it while chewing.
Does pulp therapy hurt?
We use local anaesthesia and special techniques to keep your child comfortable. Our patients usually do not feel any pain during pulp therapy, and the post-procedure soreness is minimal and temporary.
Does every treated tooth require a crown?
No, not all the treated teeth require crowns. Some teeth can be treated with fillings. However, if there is extensive decay or the tooth needs additional reinforcement, we can recommend placing a crown.
Can the pulp therapy be done in one session?
Most cases can be treated in one visit. In case your child requires more than one treatment session, we inform you about the reasons and tell you about the expected timeframe.
Is the tooth going to become weaker after the pulp therapy?
No, after the treatment, we restore the tooth and protect it. When necessary, we cover the tooth with a crown to make it strong enough to withstand chewing loads.
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