Root canal treatment is a safe and effective way to stop many kinds of tooth pain, and to keep a tooth from being lost due to decay or injury. But if a root canal is recommended for your young child, you may wonder why: Isn’t that baby tooth going to fall out in a few years anyway?

That’s true — the primary (baby) teeth typically are shed between the ages of 6 and 12 years. Yet there are some good reasons for trying to save baby teeth for as long as possible with root canal treatment, rather than simply extracting any that are damaged by trauma or infection.

For one, primary teeth have the same functions as adult teeth — and a missing tooth at any age can cause problems with speech and eating. Baby teeth also have another important role: They serve as guides for the proper placement of the permanent teeth. Without primary teeth to guide them in, permanent teeth tend to emerge in a crooked fashion, often becoming tilted or crowded because of inadequate space. This can result in bite problems that may require extensive orthodontic treatment later. 

“Saving The Tooth Is Always Best” – Kids RCT in Delhi

Unlike its hard outer surface, the soft pulp inside the tooth is rich in blood vessels and nerves. Problems in this area are often signaled by tooth sensitivity and pain. When we find these symptoms during an examination, we generally use radiographs (x-rays) to confirm that the pulp is diseased, or dying. That’s when we need to take action, before an abscess or further infection can develop.

In severe cases, the tooth may need to be removed, and a space maintainer installed to fill the gap. But many times, space maintainers don’t fully restore the tooth’s functionality. Plus, they are susceptible to coming loose and must be monitored constantly. If possible, we prefer to use treatment methods such as:

Indirect pulp treatment – Kids RCT in Delhi

If pulp damage is minimal, it’s possible to remove most of the decay (but not the pulp), apply an antibiotic, and then seal the tooth up again; that’s referred to as an “indirect” treatment.

Pulpotomy – Kids RCT in Delhi

Alternatively, if decay is limited to the upper portion of the pulp, we may recommend a “pulpotomy.” This involves removing the damaged part of the pulp, stabilizing the remaining healthy portion, and then disinfecting and sealing the tooth. This “partial” root canal is a time-tested technique that’s successful in many cases.

Pulpectomy- Kids RCT in Delhi

If pulp tissue is infected through the entire tooth structure, a pulpectomy may be needed. Here, we remove all pulp tissue, disinfect and shape the canals, then fill and seal them with inert material. Afterwards, the crown (visible part) of the tooth will be restored. This resembles traditional root canal therapy, with a crucial difference: The sealant we use in children is capable of being dissolved by the body. That way, when it’s time for a permanent tooth to erupt, the baby tooth’s roots can be naturally absorbed and tooth development can proceed normally. The Kids RCT Cost in Delhi varies o several factors, contact us to know more

Extraction vs. Kids RCT in Delhi – Kids RCT Cost in Delhi

With kids, there are many different factors to be considered before deciding on a root canal.

Questions to be answered for Kids RCT in Delhi

• How old is the child?
• Which tooth is damaged?
• How extensive is the damage?
• Is it a primary tooth?

If the damage is to a primary tooth, your pediatric dentist will consider the following questions before determining the best course of action:

• Will the child be losing the tooth soon?
• Is the tooth in a position that makes it critical for forming speech patterns and chewing properly?
• Is the primary tooth in question a necessary placeholder for permanent teeth that will be erupting soon?

If the tooth is critical to speech, chewing, or maintaining space for permanent teeth, a pediatric dentist may decide against extraction as losing this kind of primary tooth might cause more problems than it would solve. Losing a critical primary tooth too soon can cause remaining teeth to move into the open space. This can create problems later when permanent teeth erupt.

However, if the tooth is already loose, extraction is the better choice. After all, there is little reason to save a baby tooth that will soon be lost anyway.

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