Shall we go ahead with GA for dental procedures of my 2.6 years old?

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• There is no need for such procedure at this age. The front four teeth will usually never cause any pain to the child, but it has to remain there to maintain the space till the permanent teeth come in its space. So, leave the front four teeth as it is.

• The molar teeth, which has a cavity, can be filled for the time being using temporary medicated filling. If only there is pain, then you need to do root canal treatment.

• It is always best to avoid general anesthesia unless absolute emergency. If your child is cooperative, then no need for anesthesia.

• If there is no pain or if the child has mild pain, then medicines are enough to reduce pain till four or five years when he can sit cooperatively.

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• Anesthesia is usually a safe procedure, but I will personally recommend for emergency procedure and this is definitely not an emergency.
  • First, just get the molar teeth filled by temporary medication and after 10 days fill it permanently, if there is no pain involved currently.
    • The front teeth have gone bad since its development due to fast caries infection. But, you do not have to worry till there is no pain.
      • So, leave as it is. The only treatment presently required is to fill the molar teeth. Do not worry about the front teeth.

      For further information consult a pedodontist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/pedodontist