Root canal for kids, medically referred to as pulpectomy, is a paediatric endodontic service. The procedure involves the removal of the damaged tooth pulp with dental instruments, cleaning and disinfecting of the root canals, filling of the root canals with material like zinc oxide eugenol to prevent reinfection, and finally, the tooth sealing and protection with a dental crown. Before commencing with Best Root Canal Treatment in Gurgaon, the dentist at AK Global Dent takes a dental X-ray to assess the tooth and its surrounding areas. Local anaesthesia injection is administered into the gums below the tooth to be treated to numb it and its surrounding tissues.

Here’s why and when a root canal is recommended for kids:

• Serious infection/decay of a baby tooth- A root canal is recommended for a baby tooth that has a deep cavity or has been injured. It helps eliminate nerve infection or damage.

• Toothache and sensitivity- Kids with a severely infected tooth do experience excruciating toothache, hot or cold sensitivity, or inflammation and redness around the affected tooth. A root canal's main goal is to get rid of the infected pulp that is causing all of this, thereby providing relief.

• Prevention of infection spread- If an infected tooth pulp is not removed, the infection can gradually travel to other parts of the jaw or mouth and ultimately to the system. With a root canal, the spread of infection and its consequences can be avoided. One can rest assured of good oral and overall health.

• Natural tooth preservation- The health of the baby tooth is crucial for chewing, speech development, and the guidance of the eruption of the permanent tooth. A root canal procedure helps save the affected baby tooth. Preserving a deciduous tooth until it naturally gets replaced by a permanent tooth will not impact the spacing and alignment of adult teeth.

• Avoidance of gum and jaw damage- A root canal treatment for a child is advised over a baby tooth extraction to prevent damage to the surrounding gums and jawbone, which ultimately impacts the development of the adult tooth. 

There are multiple benefits of getting a root canal. The clinic also provides Invisalign Treatment in Gurgaon, and also other options for tooth straightening. Visit now for details!