{"id":99,"date":"2021-04-22T06:37:25","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T06:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sterlingdentalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=99"},"modified":"2025-01-20T11:19:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T05:49:46","slug":"root-canal-for-baby-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sterlingdentalclinic.com\/blog\/root-canal-for-baby-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canal for Baby Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Not\nonly is a&nbsp;root canal for baby teeth&nbsp;sometimes necessary, but it is\nalso one of the most common treatments performed on baby teeth. Root canal\ntreatments are typically performed on a tooth that has been infected. This is usually\na result of tooth decay that has made its way into the pulp chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents\nsometimes think it might not be necessary to save a baby tooth since it will\neventually fall out, but infections come with unbearable pain, and they can\nlead to even more severe complications when left unaddressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>baby tooth<\/strong>&nbsp;that&nbsp;is\nlost prematurely can lead to other issues with the permanent tooth that will\neventually follow. This occurs since baby teeth serve as placeholders for\npermanent teeth, they ensure each permanent tooth comes out in the right\nposition. Saving a primary tooth is as important as keeping a permanent one.\nThe loss of the tooth interferes with simple tasks like chewing and speech\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingdentalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Root-Canal-for-Baby-Teeth-1024x566.jpeg\" alt=\"Root Canal for Baby Teeth\" class=\"wp-image-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sterlingdentalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Root-Canal-for-Baby-Teeth-1024x566.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sterlingdentalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Root-Canal-for-Baby-Teeth-300x166.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sterlingdentalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Root-Canal-for-Baby-Teeth-768x425.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sterlingdentalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Root-Canal-for-Baby-Teeth-750x415.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/sterlingdentalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Root-Canal-for-Baby-Teeth.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Root\ncanals are also performed to save erupted teeth permanent teeth that have\ncompromised pulp chambers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms that a\nchild&#8217;s baby teeth need a root canal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nparents suspect a child has an infected tooth, the first step is to visit a\ndentist. The dentist will perform an examination looking for symptoms of an\ninfected tooth like tooth sensitivity, toothaches, inflamed gums, and pus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ndentist will also perform diagnostic X-rays to get a clearer picture of what is\ngoing on underneath the gumline. At Sterling Dental Clinic, you can be assured\nof a quality dental treatment for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infections\nare a severe dental issue since it can make its way into the child&#8217;s\nbloodstream and eventually into other areas of the body like the brain and\nheart. The results of this can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We are always ready to help!\u00a0<\/strong> Wondering if your child&#8217;s baby teeth are infected? Schedule an appointment with one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/sterlingdentalclinic.com\/\">dentists at Sterling Dental Clinic<\/a> today.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not only is a&nbsp;root canal for baby teeth&nbsp;sometimes necessary, but it is also one of the most common treatments performed on baby teeth. Root canal treatments are typically performed on a tooth that has been infected. This is usually a result of tooth decay that has made its way into the pulp chamber. 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