Dental Nerve Treatment
Teeth are composed of many layers. Concealed by the outer enamel and dentin, the inside of our tooth is full of tissues and nerves that keep the tooth alive. When these innermost tissues become infected or damaged, our children’s dentist has two treatment options: a pulpotomy or removal.
Also known as vital pulp therapy, a pulpotomy is a dental nerve damage treatment designed to save primary and immature permanent teeth.
Our Philosophy for Pediatric Dental Nerve Treatment
At Floss Boss Pediatric Dentistry in Flemington, NJ, Dr. Kruti Sanghavi offers dental nerve damage treatment to save natural teeth and prevent potential infection-related issues. If our kids’ dentist suggests a pulpotomy, here are three reasons to consider it:
1. Dental nerve pain treatment can relieve discomfort caused by infected dental pulp and nerves.
2. Vital pulp therapy can cease the spread of decay and preserve the natural tooth.
3. Floss Boss makes the pulpotomy procedure short and sweet. It can be completed in one visit, along with dental crown placement.
Our Approach to a Pediatric Pulpotomy Procedure
First, our Flemington kids’ dental team will thoroughly check their teeth. Then, take the necessary digital radiographs to look closely at the infected tooth. When considering saving a tooth with pediatric pulpotomy or extracting it, we consider multiple factors and assess:
- How severe is the dental damage?
- Has the dental infection spread to an adult tooth?
- Will the tooth eventually fall out naturally?
- Is it an infected or abscessed tooth?
After assessing your child’s needs, we will present all treatment options and customize a treatment plan based on our clinical expertise to ensure that your child receives the highest possible standard of care.
Frequently Asked Questions: Pulpotomy
1. If a baby tooth is infected, why not pull it?
Often, our Flemington kids’ dentist suggests dental nerve damage treatment in teeth suffering from decay or sensitivity. Pulling a tooth too soon is not always ideal since healthy primary teeth play an essential role in every child’s development.
2. What happens if an infected tooth is left untreated?
If left untreated, the infection can spread to other body parts. Sometimes, a tooth infection can cause pain, fever, and tooth abscess. We can recommend an appropriate course of action depending on your child’s symptoms and the information we gather from the physical examination and dental radiographs.
3. What is pulpotomy recovery like?
After treatment, your child might experience some dental sensitivity that should eventually disappear. But we will ensure to go over all necessary precautions before leaving our office.
4. Is a pulpotomy an expensive procedure?
While the total dental nerve treatment cost will be calculated at your child’s initial consultation, your dental insurance provider might cover some or all costs associated with this restorative dentistry procedure. Call your provider if you have specific questions regarding pulpotomy coverage.
Learn More About Our Minimally Invasive Approach to Severe Dental Decay
Our near Frenchtown dentist can help you through every step of pediatric nerve treatment. If you have any questions regarding dental nerve treatment or other procedures for a severely infected, please reach out to Floss Boss at (908) 895-5749 or message us online.
