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Yes, sometimes baby teeth do need root canal treatment. The precise term is "pulpotomy" when the procedure is done to a baby tooth. The decision to do the procedure is based on several factors. First, is the tooth severely decayed? Second, is the useful life expectancy of the tooth more than a few weeks or months? Third, is the child in pain? Finally, will a simple filling or extraction serve the same purpose? Baby teeth are important not only for the child to chew their food, but they also function to hold spaces in the dental arches to make sufficient room for the adult teeth as they enter the mouth. The decision to perform a pulpotomy or not can have ramifications for many years after the baby tooth is gone.
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∙ 13y agoYes, i had one pulled a couple years ago, and the root was about half an inch long :)
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Should children have root canals?
If our childrens teeth fall out (the baby teeth) should they have to get root canals? Is the dentist pulling our leg telling us they have to have one? What do you think? Anyone? Dentists? Anyone out there with similar experiences? Thank You and Have A Blessed Day
How long will it take for the pain to stop when you pull baby teeth out In need of answer Soon?
Pulling baby teeth out does not usually cause a person any pain. Baby teeth have a very small root or no root and are usually painless to remove. If your baby teeth are causing you pain when you pull them out, you should probably check with a dentist to be sure that the teeth and gums are healthy.
Is it normal for a root canal to discolor a tooth?
Yes, teeth that have root canals frequently turn dark over time.
Is it necessary to have root canals done on healthy teeth in order to replace a broken bridge?
http://www.intelligentdental.com/2009/12/20/broken-teeth/
Are teeth extractions with root canals painful?
Yes, they are extremely painful. Some teeth might be more painful than others, it all depends on the tooth.
What are the infections of an untreated root canal?
maggots will sometimes infect you teeth and cause severe swelling and pain. root canals must be treated extremely quickly.
What happens if a baby eats honey?
it roots there teeth before they get them if u give honey when they have teeth it will root there gums
What is cost range for a magnetic dental permanent appliance overdenture not implants maintaining 4 eye teeth with root canals Is this even logical for an 86 year old woman Thank you for any info?
An 86-year old does not need to risk the complications of root canals unless there is a very painful abscess, in my opinion. As for the magnetic dental applicance, I would forgo it and keep the real, although diseased teeth, unless they are causing severe pain.
What is the surgry called when teeth to come down?
I'm not sure on what question you are asking but most surgeries involving teeth are normally called oral surgeries there are also root canals and teeth defragment which is the removal of a tooth hope this helped
Why is it sometimes necessary to prevent decay?
It is necessary to prevent tooth decay so that you can keep healthy teeth without getting toothaches, root canals, and/or dentures.
What kind of dentist do I need to find that can perform dental services like root canals?
Any dentist that has a dental office and currently works will give you services such as root canals. If they cannot deal with your probably individually, they can recommend you to a dentist that can.
May happend to your teeth if you do not clean them?
You may start loosing teeth and have to get root canals and get crowns put in . My parents when they were small rarely brushed and flossed their teeth and now they have gotten a lot of root canals and crowns, then they will have to get dentures! Plaque can also "grow" on your teeth and build up bad, if you do not brush your teeth ever(for like 20 years), the plaque can build up so much, you can choke on it! Your teeth will also rot and become yellow. My sagestion is to at least brush your teeth once a week if you do not want a bunch of plaque to build up and choke you, but for healthy teeth brush them twice a day a floss once!
