What Is a Pulpectomy?
When an infection reaches the pulp of your tooth, it can cause serious pain and threaten the health of your smile. A pulpectomy removes the infected pulp, cleans the tooth, and seals it to prevent further damage, all while preserving your tooth. Dr. Scott D. Seitzinger and Dr. Daniela K. Shields are here to ensure your tooth stays strong and functional, preventing the need for more invasive treatments. Purchase Endodontics in Paducah, KY offers this procedure to help you keep your natural teeth so you don't have to worry about extraction. If you're feeling persistent pain or sensitivity, get in touch with us today to learn how a pulpectomy can protect your smile.
How Is a Pulpectomy Procedure Done?
To start the pulpectomy, Dr. Seitzinger or Dr. Shields will first examine your tooth to assess the infection. If the damage is minor, they may recommend a pulpotomy, but for more extensive infections, they will perform a pulpectomy. After numbing the area with local anesthesia to ensure your comfort, they will remove the infected pulp, clean the tooth, and seal it to prevent further infection. The procedure typically takes between 90 minutes and two hours, and most patients experience minimal discomfort, resuming normal activities shortly afterward.
What Are the Benefits of a Pulpectomy?
A pulpectomy removes infected pulp to protect your tooth and reduce the need for more complicated treatments. Some of the key benefits of pulpectomy for tooth preservation include:
- Avoiding the need for extraction and more invasive procedures
- Reducing the risk of further infection or complications
- Minimizing discomfort compared to more complex treatments like a root canal
- Maintaining the functionality of your tooth for normal biting and chewing
- Speeding up recovery to get you back to your daily routine faster
Purchase Endodontics Reviews
Dr. Seitzinger did a root canal for me and was excellent! Kind, professional and informative about the procedure. His staff was also very friendly and professional as well! Highly recommend! Painfree and gentle!
Very quick procedure. As good as an experience you could ask for, given the situation. Staff was very pleasant and Dr. Shields and her assistant were very professional and personable. I would highly recommend them.
Literally the nicest staff ever, I appreciate you all so much. I was so worried after past experiences and this was such a lovely experience. I cannot thank you all enough.
I can see why dr.shields and her assistant get a 5,she came in and explained everything and it was painless,my dentist referred me to her and said she was the best,I thought sure she is,she really is,hate saying this but I'm looking forward to my next root canal,lol, also when I was paying they said it would be 240.00,I said my quote was for 420.00,they said they didn't have to do a part of it,very honest,and the man at the reception was great too,also I loved their couch
10/10 recommend. They explained everything before doing it. Very personal. Very polite and not let's rush you out to get the next person in.
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Minimally Invasive Smile Solutions
If you're experiencing tooth pain or sensitivity, a pulpectomy might be the solution to keep your tooth healthy and avoid more invasive treatments. Dr. Seitzinger and Dr. Shields are here to help you find the best treatment for your needs. Visit Purchase Endodontics in Paducah, KY, to learn more about how pulpectomy can restore your tooth and smile. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.