Root Canal Therapy for Children

Primary teeth are important and it is best that these teeth be kept intact instead of being prematurely extracted. It is for this reason that root canal therapy for children is a potential option for saving a baby tooth that is affected by extensive decay.

How Is Root Canal Therapy Diagnosed And Performed On Children?

At Joyful Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in Tinley Park, our skilled dentists perform the root canal treatment on your child. It includes removing the diseased pulp in your kid's mouth. The pulp is present in all teeth, which contains nerves and blood vessels. They fill out the roots of the tooth, which are fixed firmly with the jawbone and gums. The pediatric dentist will evaluate your kid's oral health condition. The next step is doing a dental X-Ray of the kid's teeth, which gives clarity about infection intensity. After this, the pediatric dentist performs a root canal treatment followed by some instructions, which your kid has to follow. They are as follows:

Your kid needs to have soft/semi-liquid food after the treatment.

It's important to avoid fried food and sugary foods completely.

Your child needs to take antibiotics as instructed by the dentist.

When Does A Child Need Root Canal Therapy?

This treatment is often indicated if your child feels pain in a tooth, is sensitive to different temperatures, or if the tooth is chipped or cracked with the nerve already exposed. When this happens, the nerve becomes damaged beyond simple medication or surface repair. As a result, the infected nerve is removed and a crown is placed on the tooth, allowing it to be strong enough so the tooth can remain in the child’s mouth until the permanent tooth erupts.

Pros And Cons Of Root Canal Therapy For Children

Pros

Root canal treatment among children helps in stopping toothaches, but removing infections and inflamed pulp.

With the help of root canal treatment, your kid is prevented from having gaps in the mouth.

Cons

A major drawback of root canal treatment among children is that it often weakens the tooth.

In some cases, your kid might need multiple dental appointments for you dentist to be absolutely sure about root canal treatment.

Book A Root Canal Consultation

Is your child suffering from tooth decay? Root canal therapy can be a potential option for saving a baby tooth. Call us today and let us help you receive quality care for your kid.

(708) 794-9526

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WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY ABOUT US

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Crystal Loggins

Beautiful office and so welcoming for children. Games and kids shows playing in the waiting room. My daughter had an extraction and crown done so the tv on the ceiling playing cartoons as they worked on her was the perfect distraction! The staff was very kind and accommodating. Dr. McDonald was great! This is the perfect place for little ones to have all their dental work done. I’d give it 6 stars if I could.

(5)

Jan 04, 2023

Saheed Olalekan

Joyful Smiles is my families favorite dental office for our boys. The team of dentists and hygienist all have one desire; get you kids smiling with a bright healthy smile. It’s always wonderful to go for appointments. They are patient, kind, professional, and intensely caring and incredibly understanding. They always go above and beyound to care for not just the teeth’s but the whole child. My wife and I highly recommend them.

(5)

Mar 09, 2023

Marli Hall

Dr. McDonald is simply the best. She is patient, kind and loving. My son had his 1st tooth pulled by Dr. McDonald and she was very discreet with needle and quickly pulled the tooth. My son needed a 2nd tooth pulled and he was fearful. Dr. McDonald’s patients with him is tried and true. She was able to get him calm and get that painful tooth out of there. She showed compassion for us parents who can’t stand to see our little one cry. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend this Dentist. I would give 10 stars ⭐️ if I could

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Dec 12, 2022

Valerie Pace

As a parent of a first time patient, it was a great experience from the beginning to the end of the appt. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Awesome staff! Dominique was great with keeping my child calm through the entire process. Glad I found Joyful Smiles!

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Sep 16, 2022

Dr. Mays

From the front desk staff, the dental hygienist, to Dr. McDonald I really can’t stay thank you enough during our visits for your attentiveness, kindness, and professionalism. Since our first visit, we’ve been recommending Dr. McDonald to any parent seeking a pediatric dentist. Zoey loves the new location especially the kids lounge.

(5)

Dec 15, 2022

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Welcome to Joyful Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Joyful Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is accepting new patients - infants, toddlers and adolescents all welcome! Dr. Yaa McDonald and team offer a complete suite of services including customized smile makeovers. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

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Root Canal Therapy for Children