Children's Dentistry

Pulp Therapy

Often called a baby root canal, pulp therapy treats the inside of an infected tooth when decay or injury reaches the nerve, relieving your child's pain and saving the tooth.

All Pediatric Dentistry

What Pulp Therapy Is

When a cavity or injury reaches the soft inner pulp of a tooth, it can cause pain, sensitivity, and infection. Pulp therapy removes the affected tissue, disinfects the tooth, and seals it, usually followed by a crown to protect it.

Relieves pain gently

It treats the source of the ache so your child feels better fast.

Saves the tooth

Keeping the tooth protects the bite and holds space for the adult tooth.

Fully numbed & calm

Most kids are surprised by how comfortable it is, with sedation available.

A gentle baby root canal soothing and saving a tooth

How We Keep It Comfortable

It sounds intensive, but for your child it's a calm, comfortable visit.

Numb fully

We completely numb the tooth so there's nothing to feel.

Treat the pulp

We remove the affected tissue and disinfect the inside of the tooth.

Seal it

We fill and seal the tooth to keep infection out.

Often a crown

A crown usually goes on top to protect the tooth long-term.

Comfort options available

For anxious children, safe sedation options make the visit even easier.

Why Saving the Tooth Matters

Treating the tooth instead of removing it keeps your child's bite intact, preserves space for the adult tooth, and avoids the discomfort of an untreated infection. It's the gentlest way to relieve pain while protecting your child's developing smile.

When & Who It's For

Ongoing tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, or swelling can be signs that decay has reached the nerve. If your child has these symptoms, our toothache care can help right away. Children with a deep cavity or a dental injury that has reached the nerve are the typical candidates, on both baby teeth and young permanent teeth.