Q. Can root canal treatment be done on a small kid?
Hello doctor,
My 2and a half-year-old son has a problem with four teeth (front, above) and doctors are suggesting RCT (root canal treatment). Here are my questions.
- Can RCT be done for such a small child?
- Will it affect his next teeth at around 7 years of age?
- Is there any alternate for RCT available as he is least cooperating?
- The doctors are saying that general anaesthesia will be needed for RCT. Is it safe?
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If he is not cooperating then root canal treatment is very difficult for him and he would need to be sedated. You can delay the treatment by taking antibiotics and paracetamol for a week. This will give relief for some months. Also, use a good toothpaste to prevent further cavities. In small children, proper root canal treatment need not be done but a procedure called pulpectomy can be done to give relief for a few years.
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