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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 »
Is it possible to close the gap between teeth after removing the bottom milk teeth?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a milk tooth in the bottom row middle, which is moving and needs to be removed. And I got irregular teeth in the top and bottom which needs correction. Is it possible to close the gap after removing the bottom milk teeth, the gap would be about the width of a 5 rupee coin. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, could be done in clinic after removal of mobile tooth assessment of available space and space management criterion and space maintainence methods implemented such as Maryland bridge. As your age is 30, I suggest you undergo orthodontic treatment sooner as bone elas... Read Full »
My 13-year-old daughter had a congenitally missing pre-molar. What is the best treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a 13-year-old daughter who learned that she is congenitally missing a top premolar. She is starting braces and I am being asked whether we want to save the tooth or space for a future implant when she is older, or whether we would like to remove the tooth now and shift the molars o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest you go for extraction. And fill up the same by moving the molars over. By creating space there would be much space for us to align the upper teeth perfectly. There are no cons as such. I can see only the pros like space for aligning the whole of the uppe... Read Full »
My 4-year-old kid's front upper teeth got hit by the edge of a door and became loose. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, My 4-year-old kid's front upper teeth got hit by the edge of a door. The gum and the upper lip had swelling. But it is almost gone. There is little pain when touching the teeth and the gum. Today when I saw it, the teeth were slightly loose. My question is, if the teeth is slightly loose ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good morning. I hope you are well. Thank you for approaching icliniq. I saw your query. I will help you solve the issue. If the teeth become loose, then the teeth have to be extracted. There is no need to worry about it because the front teeth are the primary ... Read Full »