Heart of Texas Endodontics performs pulpotomy procedures in Temple, TX. Call 254-778-4400 to learn more about endodontic procedures and schedule an appointment.

The blood vessels, nerves, and tissue that keep a tooth healthy and alive are located in the tooth’s dental pulp, which is protected by the outer enamel and tooth structure. Sometimes the tooth pulp can become infected. The infected pulp tissue can be removed with a pulpotomy. A medicated dressing is then placed in the tooth chamber to prevent further infection and to promote the healing of the remaining pulp. The chamber is then sealed. Because this dental treatment is often performed on deciduous (baby) teeth, it is sometimes referred to as a baby root canal treatment.