PULP & ROOT CANAL TREATMENT FOR KIDS CHICAGO
No More Toothache!
The only thing worse than having a toothache yourself is seeing your child suffer with one. While you might feel powerless at first, you can help them get the relief they need with just one action: call Growing Smiles. With locations in Chicago and Frankfort, we’re able to quickly accommodate children in pain and take care of the issue using root canal treatment or a pulpotomy/pulpectomy.
Why Choose Growing Smiles Children’s Dentistry for Pulp & Root Canal Treatment?
- Same-Day & Weekend Dental Appointments Available
- 4 Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists on Staff
- Sedation Dentistry Options for Children
What Happens During a Root Canal?
When a dental infection moves beyond common tooth decay and reaches the vulnerable inner core of your child’s tooth, a filling can no longer correct the problem. Instead, we’ll recommend root canal therapy to treat the decay and restore full health to the suffering tooth. This procedure may have a bad reputation, but it’s undeserved – in fact, today’s advanced tools and techniques have helped it become very comfortable for younger patients. Our dentists will access the inside portion of the affected tooth, remove decay from the area, and seal it once more with a safe, biocompatible substance before fitting the treated structure with a custom crown. Nitrous oxide is available for children who need a little extra help relaxing during this involved restorative service.
What is Pulp Treatment or a Pulpotomy?
“Pulp treatment” is, in layman’s terms, the baby tooth version of a root canal. We can either remove all of the infected pulp (pulpectomy) or leave any healthy position behind (pulpotomy) so that the child is able to use the tooth until it falls out naturally. This avoids the need for a space maintainer and allows your child’s teeth and jaw to develop more naturally.
