Pulp Therapy

All the nerves, blood vessels and tissue inside of our teeth is called pulp. Our pulp is vital to give our teeth the nutrients and oxygen they need to stay healthy. Pulp is especially important in young permanent teeth, because their immature roots need all the nutrients they can get for proper development.

When this pulp gets damaged, infected or inflamed, various pulp therapy procedures can be performed to save the dying tooth and relieve your child’s pain. Pulp therapy is also an excellent way to prevent a decayed tooth from needing a full extraction.

Pulp therapy is also called a baby root canal. It is just like a root canal, only more shallow and performed on primary (baby) teeth.

If your child has nerve damage and needs pulp therapy, they might experience:

• Constant toothaches or pain in the mouth
• Sensitivity to sweet foods
• Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
• Tenderness when touching the tooth

Keep in mind, a child’s pulp might still be diseased or decayed and not feel any symptoms. When you take your child in for regular checkups, we will take X-rays and check for any nerve damage.