Are Pediatric Root Canals Necessary?

What are pediatric root canals?

Pediatric root canals remove threats to the pulp chamber. The pulp chamber hosts the nerves and connective tissue of the tooth. When it becomes compromised in some way, it can lead to pain and eventual loss or death of the tooth.

The pediatric dentists perform pediatric root canal by removing any decay or brittle structure surrounding the pulp chamber. They then access the pulp chamber and remove the nerves and connective tissue before disinfecting the new space. They then fill it with a material called metapex and cover the entire tooth with a dental crown or cap. The crown restores the tooth's look, function, and protection until it is ready to fall out and make room for the permanent (adult) tooth. It is worth mentioning that children will not feel any pain during this process, as the area will be thoroughly numbed.

Conditions that warrant pediatric root canals

There are three primary reasons the pediatric dentist will recommend a pediatric root canal:

§ Cavities

§ Fractures

§ Infection

Each of these reasons poses a significant threat to the child's pulp chamber. However, it is worth noting that sometimes, the pediatric dentist can save the tooth without a pediatric root canal if the damage is not too significant, but this also requires prompt intervention. Therefore, we encourage parents to maintain biannual dental appointments with us and be alert to changes in their child's oral habits.

Your Saraswati Dental College team is here to help!

We are proud to be well-known pediatric dental experts in Saraswati Dental College and Hospital. We are here to help you and your child adjust to their new world of dentist visits in any way that we can. If you think it would be helpful to introduce your child to our team before their appointment, please let us know and we are happy to make that happen. You and your child are in great hands with our trusted team and don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. If you’re ready to schedule your child’s visit, let’s get started!