Can Your Child Get a Root Canal?

If your child has a toothache, the most likely way their pediatric dentist will fix it is with a filling. But, if the cavity has reached the interior part of the tooth (the pulp), then they may have to perform either a pulpotomy or pulpectomy. While these treatments may sound unfamiliar, they can easily be thought of as a root canal for kids. They are quite different from the procedure performed on adults, but an important similarity they share is that they are both virtually painless. What’s the difference between a pulpotomy and pulpectomy, and why would your child ever need one? You’ll find the answers to these questions and more in today’s blog.