Baby teeth, when decay or injury has reached the nerve.
Pulpectomy
Treatment for a baby tooth whose nerve has been affected by deep decay or injury.
“We help the sleepy part deep inside your tooth feel better, then protect it with a strong cap.”
How we explain it
What happens
Step by step
- 1The affected nerve tissue is removed under local anaesthetic.
- 2The tooth is disinfected, filled, and usually capped with a crown.
What your child will feel
Numbing is used throughout; most children describe pressure rather than pain.
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