We are seeing a disturbing trend developing that is causing damage to children.  These procedures have never undergone double-blind, peer-reviewed studies to determine their safety in children.  Rather, the practice has arisen almost over night and the results have become a nightmare for countless children.  Serious health issues are occurring as a result of these untested dental procedures. Our research indicates that children who have baby tooth root canals and baby tooth crowns are subject to serious health issues that can occur within weeks of the procedures.  When these children see their physician, it is difficult to determine the cause of their illnesses and these children become further victimized by improper medical procedures in an attempt to make them well.  Our research indicates that children can develop cancer, can lose their sight, can develop serious neurological issues, can become behaviorally disruptive, and can develop adult-type degenerative conditions due to the bacterial content of these dead teeth and the toxic metals used in the process.     Since a root canal kills the tooth, there is no blood supply available for antibiotics to destroy the bacteria that build up  in these dead teeth and the child’s condition worsens with each passing day.  Additionally, the metal-based crowns are typically a nickel-chrome alloy with documented toxicity. As a matter of fact, nickel is carcinogenic.  Nickel is well established in the scientific literature as the most carcinogenic (cancer producing) metal there is.