When your child develops a cavity, a dental filling is usually all that is needed to treat the problem. However, when severe dental decay or a persistent toothache is present in baby teeth, a more complex form of treatment is required – pulp treatment. This process may sound unnerving to parents and children, but the truth is that it is safe and highly effective in keeping natural teeth in their current place. Read on to learn the difference between a pulpectomy and a pulpotomy as well as what you can do to help your little one maintain a healthier smile from the start.
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