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Pulpotomies in Fremont, CA

What Is A Pulpotomy?

If your child has an infection in a baby tooth, a pulpotomy may be used to remove the infected pulp from inside their tooth. Then, a special dressing is applied to the inside of their tooth to help the remaining pulp heal, and prevent further infection. After that, the tooth is covered up with a crown to protect it from further damage.

A pulpotomy is also sometimes called a “baby root canal.” This is because it’s similar to a root canal procedure, but it’s done on a baby tooth. But unlike a root canal, a pulpotomy removes only some of the pulp inside your child’s tooth.
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What To Expect From The Pulpotomy Procedure

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Tooth preparation

To begin the procedure, Dr. Wang will clean your child’s mouth and numb the area around their tooth. We can also provide sedation to keep your child comfortable. Then, he will remove any decayed enamel from the outside of the tooth. Sometimes, treatment under sedation might be recommended in order to keep your child comfortable during a pulpotomy procedure.
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Health Evaluation

Next, Dr. Wang will create a small opening on the surface of your child’s tooth. Through this opening, he will remove the decayed and infected pulp from the inside of the tooth. Once that’s done, he will apply a special medicated dressing to the tooth’s interior, then seal the tooth.
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Restoring their tooth

Once your child’s pulpotomy is finished, Dr. Wang will apply a stainless steel crown to the tooth. This crown will cover up and protect the remaining tooth structure, and keep it healthy and strong until the baby tooth falls out naturally.

The Benefits Of Pulpotomies

Eliminate Pain

If your child has an infected tooth pulp in one of their baby teeth, this can cause serious pain and discomfort. With a pulpotomy from Mission Peak Pediatric Dentistry, you can eliminate their pain, get peace of mind, and get back to your little one’s day-to-day routine without the distraction of tooth pain.

Prevent Tooth Loss

If your child has an infected tooth and doesn’t get treatment with a pulpotomy, their condition will likely worsen. Eventually, it may be necessary for Dr. Wang to extract their tooth and replace it with a space maintainer, which will help maintain the proper gap in their smile until their adult tooth erupts into place.

Save Time & Money

By choosing to get a pulpotomy for your child, you can avoid the need for more complex treatments like extractions and space maintainers. This saves you both time and money, and makes your life simpler.

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Eliminate Pain
If your child has an infected tooth pulp in one of their baby teeth, this can cause serious pain and discomfort. With a pulpotomy from Mission Peak Pediatric Dentistry, you can eliminate their pain, get peace of mind, and get back to your little one’s day-to-day routine without the distraction of tooth pain.
Prevent Tooth Loss
If your child has an infected tooth and doesn’t get treatment with a pulpotomy, their condition will likely worsen. Eventually, it may be necessary for Dr. Wang to extract their tooth and replace it with a space maintainer, which will help maintain the proper gap in their smile until their adult tooth erupts into place.
Save Time & Money
By choosing to get a pulpotomy for your child, you can avoid the need for more complex treatments like extractions and space maintainers. This saves you both time and money, and makes your life simpler.

Have Questions About Pulpotomies? Find Answers Here.

No. Your child’s mouth will be completely numb during the process, and we offer dental sedation in Fremont to help them feel comfortable during their procedure. Their treated tooth may be a bit sore for a day or two after their treatment, but that’s it!
Yes. If you have pediatric dental insurance for your child, pulpotomies are typically covered, since they are a “medically necessary” procedure. However, the amount that your dental insurance will pay toward the cost of this procedure depends on the specifics of your plan. For more information, we recommend consulting with your policy documents or with your insurer.