How can I find a dentist who does pulp capping
I have a broken tooth and my dentist said I may need root canal or extraction. There is no infection I have read about pulp cap and my dentist indicated it is only done in Pediatrics. I would like an another oponion.
Answers
Answered By: The Smile Shapers, Dr. Allen Levesque
There are 2 types of pulp capping:
1. Indirect pulp cap- which is when there is alot of decay which extends to the pulp. Not all the decay is removed, otherwise there would be a pulp exposure. A specific medicament is painted in the area and a temporary filling is added. Cross your fingers and say a prayer and hope the nerve recedes and later on replace with a more "permanent filling or crown.
2. Direct Pulp Cap: all the decay is cleaned out but there is a small pulp exposure( slight bleeding point) Again the area is disinfected and a specific medicament is painted on and a temporary filling or temporary crown is done. Wait for 2 or 3 months, pray and hope there is no pain or abscess.
Sincerely,
Dr. Allen Levesque of The Smile Shapers
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