Pulp Capping Treatment

When deep decay or a sudden chip gets dangerously close to the inner nerve of a tooth, fast action can mean the difference between a simple fix and a major procedure. If the sensitive inner pulp is exposed or nearly exposed, bacteria can invade — triggering inflammation, sharp sensitivity, and eventual pain.

Pulp capping is an advanced, conservative procedure that intervenes at this critical moment, stopping bacteria before deep infection sets in. We gently clean away the decayed area and apply a specialised, mineral-rich therapeutic material directly over or beside the exposed pulp.

This coating acts as an immediate antibacterial barrier while stimulating your tooth to heal itself by forming new, protective dentin underneath. Once the protective layer is in place, we restore the tooth with a durable, tooth-coloured filling or crown that blends seamlessly with your smile.