Kids Dental Care near Guindy A pulpotomy is a dental procedure that involves removing the infected or inflamed part of the pulp (the soft tissue inside a tooth) from the crown portion — while leaving the healthy pulp in the roots intact. It’s like a partial root canal — done to save the tooth without removing all of the pulp. Most Common in Kids (Baby Teeth) Pulpotomies are usually done in primary (baby) teeth when: The decay reaches the pulp but hasn’t infected the roots. The goal is to preserve the baby tooth until it’s naturally ready to fall out. It helps maintain proper spacing for permanent teeth and allows normal speech/chewing.