Once a myth starts circling around, it’s difficult to eradicate it. For instance, root canals or pulp therapy for kids have the unfortunate and inaccurate reputation of causing pain, but in reality, these procedures relieve it and save teeth from extraction. Pulp therapy involves removing the ailing tooth’s nerve, thus eliminating the source of the child’s pain. In other words, pain is not common at all after pulp therapy!
However, if your child undergoes this procedure, there are some symptoms you might see afterward. Some are normal and not concerning while other more serious ones need to be addressed right away. Keep reading to learn what these symptoms are and what you should do!
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