Pediatric Nerve Treatments: Gentle Solutions for Pain & Health

Dental Nerve Care :

• Pulpotomy :
  Removes infected pulp from the crown of a baby tooth, preserving the root to maintain space for adult teeth. Ideal for deep cavities or trauma.
• Pulpectomy :
  Extends to the root canals, disinfecting and sealing the entire tooth. Used for severe infections.
• LSTR (Lesion Sterilization & Tissue Repair) :
  Antibiotic-based therapy to heal infected baby teeth without extraction.

Neurological Therapies :

• Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) :
  FDA-approved for children ≥4 years, VNS reduces epileptic seizures by sending mild electrical pulses to the brain via the vagus nerve.
• Peripheral Nerve Stimulation :
  Targets chronic pain or nerve damage using localized electrical impulses, often for post-surgical recovery or trauma.

Aftercare & Benefits :

• Dental Treatments :
  Stainless steel crowns protect treated teeth; soft diets and ibuprofen ease post-procedure discomfort.
• Neurological Therapies :
  Regular monitoring ensures VNS settings optimize seizure control with minimal side effects.

Why Early Intervention Matters :

• Prevents premature tooth loss, which can cause speech delays or misalignment.
• Reduces epilepsy-related complications by 50%+ in eligible VNS patients.

Safety & Success Rates :

• Pediatric nerve blocks (e.g., for dental work) have >95% success rates with rare complications .
• Pulpotomies boast 85–95% success in preserving baby teeth.

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