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Child's Teeth X-ray Shows Cavities, Root Canals To Be Done. On Good Diet. Second Opinion Required?
my 4 year old son just had x-rays and after going going to the same dentists every 6 months since he was 1 i was just told he has 7 cavities and has to have 4 root canals. I am beyond upset and feel they missed something months back and feel like this is beyond crazy. no soda, and little juice are given to my kids, good diets are met so i am so in shock!! do i need to get a second opinion or do the x-rays just tell it all?
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
Hello,
If your dentist has given exact clinical as well as x-ray evaluation,you can trust on him.
Root canal treatment is usually done in cases of cavities involving pulp tissue.
In this procedure,entire infected pulp has to be removed.
You can also go for a second opinion.
Brush your child's teeth regularly.
Rinse mouth after every meals.
Take care.
If your dentist has given exact clinical as well as x-ray evaluation,you can trust on him.
Root canal treatment is usually done in cases of cavities involving pulp tissue.
In this procedure,entire infected pulp has to be removed.
You can also go for a second opinion.
Brush your child's teeth regularly.
Rinse mouth after every meals.
Take care.
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