Pulpectomy Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of pulpectomy in the UAE typically ranges from $2,000 to $18,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Pulpectomy clears all infected pulp from both the crown and the root canals of a tooth before the canals are cleaned and filled. It is usually done on children's milk teeth; the same treatment in an adult tooth is called root canal treatment. In the UAE, costs depend on:

• Which tooth: front or back.
• Crown afterwards: milk teeth often need a stainless steel or tooth-coloured crown.
• Sedation: for anxious children.
• Paediatric dentist: specialist fees may differ.

Pulpectomies in the UAE are usually priced per tooth. A total near the range above would normally cover several teeth, so ask how many teeth a quote includes.

If only the pulp in the crown is affected and the roots are healthy, a pulpotomy may be enough (see the pulpotomy page). If infection has spread into the roots, all the pulp is removed in a pulpectomy. A tooth that cannot be saved is extracted.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends pulpectomy for milk teeth with irreversible inflammation of the pulp or pulp that has died.

Milk teeth hold space for adult teeth and help with chewing and speech. Losing one early can lead to crowding. A pulpectomy keeps the tooth until the adult tooth comes through.

The tooth is numbed, the pulp removed and the canals cleaned and sealed, as NHS 111 Wales describes for root canal treatment. Mild soreness for a few days is common.

Basic UAE health insurance excludes dental care, so check whether your plan includes paediatric dental benefits.