When clinical or radiographic image exhibits profound decays approximating the nerve of the tooth, placement of filling over affected nerve is not the right treatment approach. Such teeth may then need half root canal treatment (pulpotomy) or complete Root canal treatment (pulpectomy) based on clinical status of the tooth at the time of treatment.

Removing the nerve of baby tooth does not interfere with the growth and development of permanent tooth. This treatment ensures that baby tooth stays in the mouth until the time its ready to fall out naturally.