After a day or two of complaining about a toothache, you finally take your child to their dentist. Upon examination, the pediatric dentist says they have a deep cavity and recommends a procedure that’s like a root canal for kids. But your child only has baby teeth—should the tooth just be removed entirely? In this post, you’ll learn about the treatments that can rescue your little one’s baby teeth and why early extraction isn’t the answer.

Your child has been looking forward to trick-or-treating for months. They’ve carefully picked out their costume and dreamed about all the candy they’ll receive. But, as a concerned parent, you worry about cavities after Halloween. Is there candy that’s more smile friendly than others? How can you make sure your child makes it through without damage to their teeth? Read on to find out!