Pediatric Pulp Therapy in Socorro, NM

If your child has a damaged tooth, they are at risk for a painful infection that could cause other problems for their oral health. Our pediatric dentists may suggest pulp therapy to remove infected dental pulp from a primary tooth to preserve your child’s smile. If your child has a toothache, call Tiny Teeth Children’s Dentistry at 575-838-3912 for an appointment with Dr. Stephen M. Cito or Dr. Mike and learn more about pulp therapy in Socorro, New Mexico.

Pulpotomy is an endodontic treatment that is most often used on primary (baby) teeth. When decay or injury reaches the dental pulp, which is the innermost layer of the tooth, patients often experience tooth pain and sensitivity. If not treated, the tooth will likely abscess and eventually require extraction. In order to prevent this, our pediatric dentists may recommend pulpotomy.

During pulpotomy, we remove the decay and the pulp chamber. The area is sterilized, but unlike a regular root canal treatment, the tooth nerves are not removed or treated. In some cases, not all of the dental pulp is removed, thus maintaining the vitality of the remaining healthy pulp. For these situations, we often use a therapeutic dressing to maintain the healthy pulp. After the decayed pulp is removed and the tooth is cleaned, a dental crown is often required. We most often recommend stainless steel crowns for children.

While pulpotomy is rarely recommended for permanent (adult) teeth, this treatment may be suggested if decay has reached the pulp but much of the pulp is still healthy. If the roots of the tooth have not finished forming, a partial pulpotomy can give the tooth a chance to finish forming.

For more information about therapeutic pulpotomy and the other high-quality services we provide, please feel free to contact our office today.

Reviews

  • First visit for my son who is 2. I was referred by a friend. The girls in the front were friendly they have iPads for the kids to play while waiting and the Dentist was good with baby and surprisingly got a peek at my sons teeth. The "cleaning" was very quick but I know he was wiggling. Over all it was a good first time visit.

    Esperanza M
  • I've been bringing my son to Dr.cito's office since he was 2. He's 4 now and loves going to the dentist. The front office always greets me with a smile and good morning. And thank goodness they remind me of our appointments. The assistants in the back make him feel special, like his part of the family. They are full of answers for my questions and follow my questions by asking Dr.Cito. I have recommended Dr.Cito to all my family and I would recommend him to anyone with small kids

    Selina P
  • Dentist, hygienist, staff, and assistants are absolutely amazing. They were so wonderful to my autistic son.

    Amber K.
  • Best Kids dentist I have been too, office oriented toward kids, easy going.

    Tom K
  • Dr Cito and son Dr Cito are great with the kids and staff are really nice. My boys love going to the dentist and actually have fun!!!

    Andrea G
  • Was referred here with my daughter who had cavities. After bringing her here and her surgery going so smooth I brought all my kids here and are extremely satisfied. All the staff are very friendly and Dr Cito himself was great!!

    Monica L
  • The Best Dentist, In my Opinion, He Was Mine since I was Little Girl was my Oldest Daughter And my 2 Little one now And My Grandkids Also my niece's and Nephews. He Did Surgery on One of my Daughters when she was 1year old due to some calcium issues and her teeth are beautiful Now 11 years after. I Would Refer Dr. Cito to all parents for dental work.

    Samantha V.
  • Very good person yep! My daughter is well taken care of I absolutely have no complaints about this dental office

    Walter S.
  • Dr. Cito and his staff are very nice and do a great job with each and every patient!

    Joseph M
  • Really nice staff, really clean and the boys don't mind the examinations or flossing.

    Rex F.

Pediatric Pulp Therapy in Socorro, NM

If your child has a damaged tooth, they are at risk for a painful infection that could cause other problems for their oral health. Our pediatric dentists may suggest pulp therapy to remove infected dental pulp from a primary tooth to preserve your child’s smile. If your child has a toothache, call Tiny Teeth Children’s Dentistry at 575-838-3912 for an appointment with Dr. Stephen M. Cito or Dr. Mike and learn more about pulp therapy in Socorro, New Mexico.

Pulpotomy is an endodontic treatment that is most often used on primary (baby) teeth. When decay or injury reaches the dental pulp, which is the innermost layer of the tooth, patients often experience tooth pain and sensitivity. If not treated, the tooth will likely abscess and eventually require extraction. In order to prevent this, our pediatric dentists may recommend pulpotomy.

During pulpotomy, we remove the decay and the pulp chamber. The area is sterilized, but unlike a regular root canal treatment, the tooth nerves are not removed or treated. In some cases, not all of the dental pulp is removed, thus maintaining the vitality of the remaining healthy pulp. For these situations, we often use a therapeutic dressing to maintain the healthy pulp. After the decayed pulp is removed and the tooth is cleaned, a dental crown is often required. We most often recommend stainless steel crowns for children.

While pulpotomy is rarely recommended for permanent (adult) teeth, this treatment may be suggested if decay has reached the pulp but much of the pulp is still healthy. If the roots of the tooth have not finished forming, a partial pulpotomy can give the tooth a chance to finish forming.

For more information about therapeutic pulpotomy and the other high-quality services we provide, please feel free to contact our office today.

Reviews

  • First visit for my son who is 2. I was referred by a friend. The girls in the front were friendly they have iPads for the kids to play while waiting and the Dentist was good with baby and surprisingly got a peek at my sons teeth. The "cleaning" was very quick but I know he was wiggling. Over all it was a good first time visit.

    Esperanza M
  • I've been bringing my son to Dr.cito's office since he was 2. He's 4 now and loves going to the dentist. The front office always greets me with a smile and good morning. And thank goodness they remind me of our appointments. The assistants in the back make him feel special, like his part of the family. They are full of answers for my questions and follow my questions by asking Dr.Cito. I have recommended Dr.Cito to all my family and I would recommend him to anyone with small kids

    Selina P
  • Dentist, hygienist, staff, and assistants are absolutely amazing. They were so wonderful to my autistic son.

    Amber K.
  • Best Kids dentist I have been too, office oriented toward kids, easy going.

    Tom K
  • Dr Cito and son Dr Cito are great with the kids and staff are really nice. My boys love going to the dentist and actually have fun!!!

    Andrea G
  • Was referred here with my daughter who had cavities. After bringing her here and her surgery going so smooth I brought all my kids here and are extremely satisfied. All the staff are very friendly and Dr Cito himself was great!!

    Monica L
  • The Best Dentist, In my Opinion, He Was Mine since I was Little Girl was my Oldest Daughter And my 2 Little one now And My Grandkids Also my niece's and Nephews. He Did Surgery on One of my Daughters when she was 1year old due to some calcium issues and her teeth are beautiful Now 11 years after. I Would Refer Dr. Cito to all parents for dental work.

    Samantha V.
  • Very good person yep! My daughter is well taken care of I absolutely have no complaints about this dental office

    Walter S.
  • Dr. Cito and his staff are very nice and do a great job with each and every patient!

    Joseph M
  • Really nice staff, really clean and the boys don't mind the examinations or flossing.

    Rex F.
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