Wanting to get Root Canal Treatment for your kids?

In children, tooth discomfort isn’t just about cavities—it can also signal deeper issues in the dental pulp (the nerve inside the tooth). Recognizing early signs helps preserve the baby tooth and support healthy jaw, speech, and airway development.

Watch out for these symptoms in your child:

• Ongoing Toothache: Continuous or throbbing pain, especially at night or while eating.

• Sensitivity to Hot or Cold: Discomfort that lingers even after the food or drink is gone.

• Swollen or Tender Gums: Gums near the tooth may appear red, puffy, or sore.

• Change in Tooth Color: A tooth turning dark or greyish could mean the pulp is damaged.

• Pain When Chewing: Discomfort or avoidance of chewing on one side.

• Gum Boil or Pimple: A small bump on the gums may signal an abscess or infection.

If your child is showing any of these signs, don’t wait—early care can prevent complications and help us use the gentlest treatments. At Giggles & Grins, we offer needle-free numbing, laughing gas sedation, and a calm, kid-friendly approach to make the experience easy and fear-free.

We understand that the words “root canal” can sound scary—but the truth is, it’s not the procedure that’s painful. It’s the infection inside the tooth that causes discomfort. At Giggles & Grins, our goal is to relieve your child’s pain gently and keep the experience as stress-free as possible.

Thanks to modern techniques, our needle-free numbing system, and child-safe laughing gas sedation, most kids feel little to no pain during the procedure. They may notice some mild pressure or vibration, but the process itself is designed to be calm and comfortable.

After treatment, some tenderness in the area is normal—just like a healing bruise. We’ll guide you on how to manage it with simple home care and over-the-counter medication if needed. Most kids are back to their normal routines within a day or two.

Remember, a root canal doesn’t cause pain—it removes it, protects growing smiles, and helps preserve important baby teeth until they naturally fall out.

Have questions or worries? We’re always here to talk you through it and make your child feel safe, heard, and cared for.

The cost of a root canal (or pulpectomy) for children can vary based on several factors—like which tooth is being treated, the severity of the infection, and whether a crown is needed afterward. At Giggles & Grins, we believe in complete transparency and will walk you through the treatment plan and cost upfront.

Typically, the cost includes:

• Clinical evaluation & diagnostic X-rays

• Needle-free anesthesia

• Gentle root canal treatment

• Child-safe materials

• A protective restoration (like a white zirconia crown, if needed)

While root canal treatments are more advanced than routine fillings, they play a crucial role in saving baby teeth, supporting jaw growth, and avoiding more complex interventions later on.

We’ll help you understand the best options for your child and work with you to make treatment accessible—whether it’s through payment plans or insurance coordination. If you have dental insurance, part of the cost may be covered, and our team will assist you with claims and paperwork.

Early care is always more cost-effective than delayed treatment—and it protects your child’s smile, function, and comfort.