Dental Trauma and Infection in Children in Worcester

Traumatic injuries that sensitize, shift, or loosen teeth do not always result in root canal therapy. However, it is important to monitor the status of the nerve space within these teeth over time. After an injury, our office may see you to simply examine the area or the teeth may require replantation or realignment. We will then follow the American Association of Endodontists guidelines to either treat or monitor these teeth, ensuring the best possible outcome. When a child traumatizes a permanent tooth and that tooth becomes infected, it can be very fragile because its roots have not fully matured. A procedure can be performed that regenerates nerve-like tissue within the canal, decreasing the chances of future fracture and re-infection.