Importance of Pulp Therapy in Milk Teeth
Pulp therapy is done in milk teeth when the decay reaches pulp and causes inflammation of pulp, periodontal ligament space or infection reaches underlying bone.
Pulp therapy –
- Relieves pain
- Eliminates infections
- Controls inflammation (which may lead to swelling)
- Prolongs milk tooth preservation
- Prevents ill-effects on permanent teeth
Pulp therapy is a very effective treatment for advanced dental decay in milk teeth. Save milk teeth because they perform important functions that affect oral and overall health of the child.