Overview:
Is your child also suffering from too much tooth pain, swelling, or sensitivity? It is a stressful condition for both child and parents, so don’t ignore these signs. In such cases, a pulpectomy is recommended to remove the infection from the tooth and relieve the pain.
This blog will explain about pulpectomy, when it's needed, its benefits, and its cost in India.
What is Pulpectomy?
Pulpectomy is a dental procedure done to save a baby tooth (milk tooth) by removing all the infected pulp from inside the tooth, it is also called baby root canal.
This procedure is usually performed in primary teeth and will be needed if your child tooth has infection in tooth pulp due to deep cavity or injury like cracked tooth.
When Pulpectomy is needed?
Pulpectomy is generally needed when infection is too deep, some common signs include:
1. Severe and continued tooth pain
2. Swelling on face and in gums
3. Darkening of tooth
4. Difficulty while chewing food
If your child has any of these symptoms, consult the dentist near you to prevent further complications.
Pulpectomy in Primary Teeth
Most of the parents think that primary teeth do not need any dental treatment as these will eventually fall out. But pulpectomy in primary teeth will:
a) Stops infection from spreading
b) Helps in maintaining space for permanent teeth
c) Avoids tooth loss (it will impact alignment of permanent teeth as adjoining teeth start moving toward this space)
d) Help in improving speech ability
e) Prevent from developing speech issue
Step by Step Pulpectomy Procedure
The Pulpectomy procedure is generally completed in one visit and it involve following steps:
1. The dentist will instruct X-Ray for your child to check infection extent.
2. Then your child will be given anaesthesia to numb the area around the gums.
3. Later on a thin rubber sheet (dental dam) is placed over the tooth to keep it dry
4. Then a small hole on top of the tooth is drilled to remove the infected pulp.
5. Infected pulp is removed and all the infected area and root are cleaned with liquid
6. Then the tooth is filled with resorbable material and tooth is sealed with dental cement
7. Placement of dental crown to protect the tooth.
Pulpectomy vs RCT (Difference Between Pulpectomy and RCT)
Both Pulpectomy and Root Canal Treatment (RCT) are generally similar procedures up to some extent, but these are used in different situations.
a) Pulpectomy is performed on primary teeth in children while RCT is performed in adults on permanent teeth to remove infected pulp from teeth.
b) During Pulpectomy a resorbable filling material is used which naturally adjusts when the tooth falls out, while in RCT a durable filling material is used to save the tooth.
In simple terms, Pulpectomy is RCT for kids.
Benefits of Pulpectomy
Pulpectomy treatment offers the benefits listed below:
1. Helps in relieve pain
2. Save the natural tooth (extraction will be avoided)
3. Keep the baby tooth in place which will maintain space for permanent tooth
4. Restore chewing ability with enhancement in speech
5. Helps in stopping of spreading infection
Pulpectomy Cost in India
The cost of Pulpectomy in India can change depending on the location of the tooth, infection severity and dentist expertise. Pulpectomy cost in India is approx. Rs.1500-4000, crown charges are additional.
Pulpectomy Cost in Bhiwani at Triveni Dental
If you are looking for pulpectomy (RCT for kids) treatment in Bhiwani and wondering how much pulpectomy costs in Bhiwani?
At Triveni Dental we provide affordable and safe RCT for kids with experienced pedodontists, so that you don’t need to worry about your child.
At Triveni Dental, Pulpectomy (RCT for child) costs approx Rs. 3000, can be additional charge on the basis of your child tooth infection severity and if dentist recommend.
Pulpectomy Recovery & Aftercare
Recovery after Pulpectomy is generally quick and your child can go back to their normal routine. Mild discomfort for 1-2 days is normal. Below are some aftercare tips for better recovery:
1. Serve only soft foods to your child for the next few days
2. Don’t let your child to bite on the tooth crown
3. Maintain good oral hygiene
4. Give your child all the medications on time as recommended by dentist
5. Don’t miss any follow up appointment
Conclusion
Pulpectomy is a safe and best treatment option to save an infected baby tooth by avoiding any further complications. Timely treatment is always the safest choice, so if your child is experiencing continued tooth pain, swelling on face and gums, consult the dentist near you.
If you are looking for Pulpectomy Treatment ( RCT for kids) in Bhiwani, choose Triveni Dental. We have experienced pedodontists who will provide safe and comfortable treatment to your child.
FAQs
1. Is pulpectomy a painful treatment for kids?
No, pulpectomy is done under local anaesthesia which makes it almost painless.
2. How much time does pulpectomy take?
Pulpectomy is generally completed in one visit and will take around 1 hour or less based on teeth condition.
3. Why is pulpectomy needed for a baby tooth or primary tooth?
Pulpectomy makes space for permanent teeth and prevents the infection from spreading.
4. What is the difference between pulpotomy and pulpectomy?
Both the treatment involves removal of infected pulp from the baby tooth. In pulpectomy the entire pulp is removed while in pulpotomy only infected pulp is removed.
5. Can adults get pulpectomy?
Pulpectomy treatment also referred as RCT for Kids, generally performed on kids, adults can get Root Canal Treatment (RCT).
