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Is it advisable for my child to undergo RCT?
Query: Hello doctor, My 2.5 years old daughter had a fall around 6 to 7 months back and one of her front teeth was chipped. At that time, it looked fine and till now, she had no pain or any sensitivity issues in eating. But off late, the color of the chipped tooth has turned green. We consulted two dentis... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I got your chief complaint and opinions of two dentists. As far age is concerned, your daughter still is in need of these teeth as permanent teeth take time to erupt, by 6 to 7 years they will erupt. Till then, healthy front teeth are important otherwise she will devel... Read Full »
My daughter has hyperemic pulp. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter underwent a root canal. She is 4-years-old. The dentist tried to do it with gas and numbing it. She sat well through the drilling, then when he was doing the pulpectomy, she screamed and choked and flailed around. The dentist seemed unable to handle it all and he said she h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is normal for the pulp to bleed profusely when it is a little enlarged inside, like a polyp. The dentist could have easily managed her, had he given a local anesthesia (just a drop would have numbed it) directly inside the pulp when doing the root canal treatment.... Read Full »
My 4-year-old kid has a tooth abscess with pus. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My four year old kid has tooth abscess with pus on the upper arc of front teeth. The pus drains and again comes. We have given antibiotics but the problem again comes. What should we do now - tooth extraction or pulpotomy? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pulpectomy is suggested as the front milk tooth has to remain at the position for about seven to eight years till the permanent tooth comes out. Else, the growth will be affected. If the kid cannot remain calm then extraction is possible. Read Full »
How to save a tooth having gum abscess in a 3-year-old?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a child who is three years old. He has an abscess on his gums above his front tooth. X-rays are taken, and the dentist wants to pull out the tooth. He says that the roots are gone. So there is no need to keep it. The tooth appears perfect when you look. Is it possible to give him ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since your child is only three years old, so the chances of root resorption are low which means that his roots must be intact. If the root is intact, then you can go for the procedure called pulpectomy, which can save the tooth. Even the antibiotics can help him for the... Read Full »
My son's front tooth got slightly bent after a fall. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, My son fell down in the playground and his front tooth is slightly bent but I do not see any swelling in that area. He was crying in pain for some time but he looks normal now. Can I give him some painkillers before bed? Do you advice Paracetamol or Ibuprofen? He takes Ventolin and Flixo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If the tooth is not mobile then no need to worry for now. But it may become nonvital after a few months or a year and will get darker in color. If any swelling occurs later on, it may need a pulpectomy procedure. Still... Read Full »
Is it necessary to get root canal treatment in milk teeth?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 4 years old. He was only on milk diet till three years. His eight teeth got brown color, when we went to the doctor he suggested for cleaning and filling for six teeth but for two teeth, he suggeested for RCT. My son never complained about pain or swelling. Do we really need ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is called pulpectomy procedure, not proper root canal treatment as done in adults. Those milk molars have to stay till 10 years of age at least. So, if you want to prevent breakdown of teeth and pain in near future, it is necessary. Read Full »
Why is there a recurrent pus from the gums of a child even after taking antibiotics?
Query: Hello doctor, My 4-year-old child has caries on teeth. Since one year we observed pus in the gums above the front tooth. This pus frequently appears with mild pain and disappears within no time. We consulted a doctor who prescribed antibiotic Mox Kid for a week. After using this, again pus was foun... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can see in attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), actually, there are multiple apical infections. I suggest you please ask your dentist for dental X-ray, to find out the number of injected teeth and I think you need root canal treatment... Read Full »
Why do I have pain after pulpectomy?
Query: Hi doctor, I had pulpectomy on a lower left tooth two days ago. I am still in pain and the outside of my chin and lower lip is still numb. The dentist told me I would not be in any pain after the procedure, but it is still hurting. I had Ibuprofen 200 mg four times a day. Is this normal to have numb... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I see this, there are two issues here. Firstly, the pain in your lower left tooth could be due to a couple of reasons. Whenever there is infection of the pulp, the infection spreads beyond the tip of the tooth; it extrudes the tooth out of its socket within the jaw.... Read Full »
Is it better to go for pulpectomy or extraction for my 2-year-old son who has tooth pain?
Query: Hello doctor, My 2-year-old son has tooth pain. He has been suggested pulpectomy or extraction. Which one is better? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The best option at two years of age is going for a pulpectomy to save the tooth and retain the space until the permanent tooth erupts. Extraction is not recommended at such an early age. I hope this helps. Do revert in case of further doubts. Thank you. Read Full »
Is it wise to extract a decayed molar tooth in a 5-year-old kid?
Query: Hello doctor, This is for my 4.5-year-old son. His lower first molar has decayed and developed an abscess. Our dentist recommended to get it pulled and root canal should not be done. I want to check if that is the right approach, and can a spacer be avoided if it pulled out eventually? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, such milk teeth can be saved by doing pulpectomy (similar to RCT) and then putting a metal crown over it to prevent further decay. Consult a pedodontist who does it. It is better to avoid removing the tooth at this age. If you decide to get it removed, the... Read Full »