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Nursing bottle caries in Infants. Is extraction needed?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 3 years old with milk bottle caries. He is suffering from an abscess in the front two teeth. The doctor has suggested tooth removal. Is there any other treatment available? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Milk bottle caries are one of the most deteriorating types in children and most frequently affect the front tooth. The abscess indicates a high level of infection in the tooth. If the abscess is not drained, it may damage ... Read Full »
How can we prevent nursing bottle caries?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is facing a nursing bottle tooth decay; today, only we identified one teeth. Please guide me for treatment and medicine. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). As a specialist, I am here to help you. It is a too early sign of caries. Kindly maintain the oral hygiene of the kid. It is essential to wipe the teeth and tong... Read Full »
How to manage my son’s damaged teeth due to bottle feeding?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is six years old, but his teeth are not good because of his bottle-feeding habit. I consulted the doctor last year. He told me that after six years, all his milk teeth would fall, and he will grow new teeth, but none of the teeth fell. What should I do now? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a case of early childhood caries, which is common in bottle-fed babies and others. So, a permanent tooth erupts at six to seven years. It depends on various factors. If you are concerned, you can undergo removal of all the milk teeth so it will allow the erupti... Read Full »
My 2-year-old son's teeth remain exposed and sensitive to cold drinks. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a two year old son, who was born through a c-section. One out of his six teeth is actively disintegrating. The enamel has come off, and the inner part of the tooth is exposed and sensitive to cold drinks. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms look like that of an early childhood caries (nursing bottle caries), which is commonly due to more sweet in the baby's diet and poor maintenance of oral hygiene. I would suggest you take an OPG (orthopantomography), and an x-ray of all the teeth. The treatm... Read Full »
My 2-year-old daughter is having some problems with her front teeth. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, My two year old baby girl has some problem in her four teeth. Both the upper and lower front teeth is paining now. Please give your suggestion. What can we do now? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A two year old may get a problem in the upper teeth because of cavities, which we say as nursing bottle caries or early childhood caries. Please tell if there is associated swelling or pus discharge? And if possible, please post a picture of the teeth. If the issue is p... Read Full »
Why are my son's upper four teeth look rough and crumbling?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a very concerned father of a 14 months old boy. His first six teeth came in, but the top four teeth look quite rough and are crumbling. His bottom two teeth seem fine. He is still almost exclusively breastfed, as he does not like to eat food, and seldom opens his mouth. I believe ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The upper front teeth show early childhood caries lesion resulting in decay. You need start giving him other semi-solid food and reduce exclusive breastfeeding. After every breast... Read Full »