How to treat decayed teeth in children with good oral hygiene?

Question

Hi doctor,

My daughter is seven years old. She has a decayed tooth in the upper right side of her mouth. She used to brush her teeth twice daily, but I can see some deposits on her teeth even after brushing twice. My concerns are:

How to maintain oral hygiene in children?
How to manage the decayed tooth?
Does she require extraction or filling for that tooth?

Kindly suggest.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I suggest you consult a dentist and take an X-ray. If the cavity is not deep, filing can be done. If it is a large cavity, pulpectomy or extraction is required. The probable diagnosis is dental caries.

I also suggest you follow the following instructions to maintain your daughter's oral hygiene. Use a little amount of toothpaste and advise her to brush all sides of the tooth in a circular motion or brush from the gums to the teeth in a slanting position.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.