Infected teeth that is, caries, infants and young children caries, if the disease damage does not invade the pulp of the tooth can be filled and repaired, the disease damage invades the pulp of the tooth after root canal treatment and repair, specific as follows.
1. Disease damage has not invaded the pulp: regardless of whether the affected tooth is a deciduous tooth or permanent tooth, when the caries lesion has not invaded the pulp, it can be restored to the normal shape and structure of the tooth body through filling restoration, i.e., removing the decayed tooth tissues and preparing a cavity, and then using composite resin to fill it.
2. When the lesion has invaded the pulp: root canal treatment is needed to remove the diseased pulp and inflammation products, prepare the root canal into a shape that is convenient for rinsing and filling, use medication to eliminate bacteria and toxins left in the root canal system, and finally fill the root canal tightly. Pre-formed crowns can be used for restoration of baby teeth and full crowns for permanent teeth.
It is recommended to visit a regular medical institution for professional treatment with the help of a doctor.