How Can Severe Tooth Decay In A Child Be Treated?
Question: My son, aged 5, has developed a very small decay in his front two teeth (upper jaw incisors). Should I ignore it as milk teeth are bound to fall OR should I get a filling done? It is an onset of decay - not very big yet.
Brief Answer:
Get the teeth filled.
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..
First of all you you should that upper incisors fall by the age of 6-7 years.
Secondly the milk teeth are delicate and less calcified, so if there is a decay it will progress rapidly.
Therefore as your son is 5 years of age, he still has another one and half to two years for his teeth to stay.
So my suggestion is to get his teeth filled so that he does not have a progress in decay that can in future cause nerve exposure and pain.
So it is better to treat early..
Please revert back for more queries..
Regards..
Get the teeth filled.
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..
First of all you you should that upper incisors fall by the age of 6-7 years.
Secondly the milk teeth are delicate and less calcified, so if there is a decay it will progress rapidly.
Therefore as your son is 5 years of age, he still has another one and half to two years for his teeth to stay.
So my suggestion is to get his teeth filled so that he does not have a progress in decay that can in future cause nerve exposure and pain.
So it is better to treat early..
Please revert back for more queries..
Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank you for your reply. Can I monitor this closely? He rarely eats chocolates
Sorry, my full reply isnt posted
is it possible to stop decay increase by brushing twice a day
can pain of filling process be avoided with extra precaution
can i wait to see if there is any increase
Sorry, my full reply isnt posted
is it possible to stop decay increase by brushing twice a day
can pain of filling process be avoided with extra precaution
can i wait to see if there is any increase
Brief Answer:
Decay cannot be stopped without treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Decay can be reduced in its speed if good oral hygiene is maintained but it cannot be completely stopped..
So of you wish to wait and watch you can and if you see progress in decay get it filled..
Please write back for more queries..
Regards..
Decay cannot be stopped without treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Decay can be reduced in its speed if good oral hygiene is maintained but it cannot be completely stopped..
So of you wish to wait and watch you can and if you see progress in decay get it filled..
Please write back for more queries..
Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank you doctor for your replies.
Brief Answer:
Please close the query.
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
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Hope this helps..
Regards..
Please close the query.
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
If your query is resolved please close the query and write a positive review and rate the query as five star as a token of appreciation..
Hope this helps..
Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Doctor, I do not see close button or rating button for this query.
Brief Answer:
No problems..
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
No problems, the healthcare magic team.will do it..
Regards.
No problems..
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
No problems, the healthcare magic team.will do it..
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana