When an infection forms inside a child’s tooth, there are often two ways to treat it: root canal or extraction. Many people assume the latter option is the best way to go, believing it will eliminate the problem and prove easiest in the long run; however, this is not always true. Children who still have their baby teeth can benefit from what pediatric dentists call pulp therapy – a procedure similar to a root canal. Keep reading to learn the pros and cons of each and why saving your child’s primary tooth is likely to be the option their dentist chooses.
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