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What Is The Remedy For Abscessed Front Tooth In Children?

My pediatric dentist said that my 2 yr old has an abscessed front tooth. He fell about 8 months ago in the bathtub and chipped one of his front teeth. Both of his front teeth are loose and the one without the chip is the one with the abscess. He said that that one and possibly the other will have to be removed. I was pretty shocked by that considering that would mean 5 yrs without front teeth and I worry about him getting picked on when he starts school etc. Is there anything else we can do to either put off the removal or not have it removed at all?
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
hello...read thru ur query.....in my opinion abscessed tooth can be done pulpectomy and filled with composite..(cant say much without xrays and clinical condition which was seen by the pedodontist)..or if its extracted he can go for a removable partial denture...(how 2yr old child will adjust to it is a big question mark).i just told an option...if u want u can go for a 2nd opinionwith another pedodontist...nothing to worry...i suggest u to go and get another opinion from another pedodontist taking xrays ....hope it will be fixed..be happy..i hope my reply has benefitted something to you..have a healthy day!!!
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Dentist, Prosthodontics,  Dr. RAKESH MISHRA's  Response
well go ahead and get them removed as abscess could damage the permanant teeth.there are option of temporary bridges with space maintainers which will look like a teeth and will maintain the space and will help in guiding his permanent teeth so the asthetics related problems can be solved. Regularly visit ur pedodontist and get it checked in intervals regarding how is the permanent teeth erupting and there sequence.
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What Is The Remedy For Abscessed Front Tooth In Children?

hello...read thru ur query.....in my opinion abscessed tooth can be done pulpectomy and filled with composite..(cant say much without xrays and clinical condition which was seen by the pedodontist)..or if its extracted he can go for a removable partial denture...(how 2yr old child will adjust to it is a big question mark).i just told an option...if u want u can go for a 2nd opinionwith another pedodontist...nothing to worry...i suggest u to go and get another opinion from another pedodontist taking xrays ....hope it will be fixed..be happy..i hope my reply has benefitted something to you..have a healthy day!!!