Why Does A Tooth Need To Be Extracted?
When a tooth becomes severely decayed or infected, this could be beyond treatment with a crown or pulpotomy. In these scenarios, we may need to actually remove the tooth to preserve your child’s smile. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the reasons for a tooth extraction, and how we provide one comfortably.
Treating Dental Infections With A Pulpotomy
When a child develops a dental cavity, this could mean discomfort and may require a filling. But what if the decay progresses into an infection? A filling may not be enough, which is why your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist could instead recommend a conservative root canal alternative known as a pulpotomy.
Could A Crown Restore A Child’s Oral Health?
We recently looked at dental fillings, and explained how our tooth-colored fillings could treat cavities in little smiles. But what if your child has more severe oral health issues, or difficulties with speech and chewing? To restore function and health, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist could offer a dental crown.