Baby root canals allow pediatric dentists to save children's primary teeth and avoid further dental pain and premature extraction. While many children and parents are nervous about the procedure, there are things parents can do to ready their young ones for the procedure and put them at ease.
When the pulp or living portion in the center of a child's tooth becomes infected, a pediatric dentist will perform a baby root canal (also known as a pulpotomy) to remove the infected pulp. After the dentist removes the infected pulp, the inside of the tooth is disinfected, and a medicament is placed over the remaining healthy pulp. Then the tooth is filled, and a crown may be placed over the top to reinforce the tooth.
Just because baby teeth eventually fall out and are replaced by permanent teeth does not mean they are unimportant. When children lose baby teeth prematurely, it affects their chewing ability, speech, and the correct eruption of adult teeth. Therefore, baby root canals are crucial for eliminating children's tooth pain and preserving baby teeth until it is time for them to fall out naturally.
Parents want to be able to put their children at ease so they can get the dental care they need. The following are some tips for parents to make this process as easy and comfortable as possible for their child:
Make sure you choose a dentist that is not only familiar with the procedure but also someone your child feels comfortable with. Pediatric dentists have additional specialized training in treating children. In addition to in-depth knowledge of childhood dental problems, they are well-versed in child psychology and know how to keep children calm in the dentist's chair.
Parents should make sure they understand the procedure. This way, they can answer all their children's questions and explain what to expect. In addition, knowledge of the procedure will allow parents to prepare for the procedure and provide aftercare.
If parents are nervous, their children will be too. Therefore, parents must be at ease around their kids when explaining the procedure. Parents should reassure their children that they are in good hands and that the dentist is there to help them. It is important to reassure children that the dentist will make a special effort and may use medicine to ease discomfort during the procedure.
Letting children know what to expect will go a long way in helping them stay calm. Parents should explain what will happen during the procedure in terms the child can easily understand. Parents should emphasize the procedure's benefits and tell the child this will help relieve their toothache.
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