Pediatric Pulpotomies In Rock Hill, SC
When a baby tooth becomes severely decayed or damaged, saving it can make all the difference for your child’s smile and comfort. Pediatric pulpotomies in Rock Hill are a gentle and effective dental treatment used to preserve a primary tooth that still plays a key role in chewing, speaking, and guiding permanent teeth into place.
A pulpotomy, often referred to as a “baby root canal,” removes only the infected portion of the tooth’s inner nerve tissue while leaving the healthy part untouched. This procedure can relieve pain, prevent further infection, and protect the structural integrity of the tooth until it’s ready to fall out naturally.
At New Heights Pediatric Dentistry in Rock Hill, SC, Dr. Jas Guram and his experienced team focus on making every dental visit calm and reassuring. If your little one has a damaged tooth and needs a pulpotomy, we make the experience as fun, comforting, and seamless as possible. And because we encourage parents to stay with their children during treatments, little ones feel more supported, leading to better outcomes and happier smiles.
Why Should My Child Get a Pediatric Pulpotomy?
Primary teeth may be temporary, but they serve essential functions, especially during your child’s developmental years. When a tooth’s pulp (the soft inner tissue) gets infected or inflamed due to a cavity or trauma, immediate care is essential to avoid long-term complications.
Pediatric pulpotomies are designed to remove infection and preserve the remaining healthy tooth structure, allowing your child to chew, speak, and smile naturally without pain or discomfort. In turn, this keeps the baby tooth healthy until it falls out naturally and is replaced with an adult tooth.
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The Benefits of Pediatric Pulpotomies
Preserves Natural Teeth
By saving the remaining tooth rather than extracting it, a pulpotomy helps maintain important functions like chewing and speech development while keeping your child’s bite properly aligned.
Prevents Infection Spread
Treating the inflamed pulp early prevents the spread of infection, avoiding potential damage to surrounding teeth, bone, and gum tissue.
Comfortable and Stress-Free Experience
Thanks to our fun, relaxing atmosphere complete with movies, games, and parent participation, children feel at ease throughout the procedure and are more likely to enjoy future dental visits.
Our Difference
The Pediatric Pulpotomy Treatment Process
Diagnosis and Conservative Evaluation
The first step is a thorough dental exam and digital X-rays to assess the extent of the infection. Dr. Guram takes a conservative approach and recommends a pulpotomy only when it’s the most effective option for preserving the tooth. During this visit, he’ll walk you through the plan and answer every question so you feel fully informed and confident in the care your child is receiving.
Numbing and Removal of Infected Pulp
To ensure a completely pain-free experience, the area is gently numbed using local anesthesia. With your child comfortably relaxed in the chair, often watching their favorite Disney movie overhead, Dr. Guram removes only the infected part of the pulp from the tooth’s crown, leaving the healthy roots undisturbed whenever possible.
Sealing and Crown Placement
Once the healthy portion of the inner pulp is treated, the tooth is disinfected and sealed to protect against further bacterial invasion. A stainless steel or white pediatric crown will typically be placed to reinforce and protect the restored tooth. Most children return to their regular activities right after their visit, with minimal discomfort and lots of smiles.
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