Pulpotomy is a dental procedure used to save decayed, infected teeth. If you or your child has a severe cavity, plus infection in the tooth’s pulp (pulpitis), your dentist may recommend pulpotomy to ...

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The procedure for dental extraction typically involves a consultation to go over the specific situation of the patient, administration of anesthesia, loosening, and extraction of the tooth.

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...