Medical Advice on "Pediatric Dentistry"

My kid's pulpectomy could not be completed as she was screaming. Will it bleed?

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 in...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

The gum has swollen and red for a toddler after an injury. What should be done?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tooth may have been traumatized and loose due to the fall. It is important not to touch the tooth to allow it to heal on its own. Consult a dentist if he cries in pain. Give only soft food for two days. It may be ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Is it safe to give painkillers to a kid for a tooth injury in the absence of pain or swelling?

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 l...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

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

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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, leav...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

What to do when children knock out their teeth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In many cases, the fallen tooth can be fixed again. It depends upon how fast you reach your dentist or how you have preserved the tooth in the meanwhile. I would suggest you to put the tooth in milk till you reach y...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Is general anesthesia necessary for root canal treatment of a two-and-half-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. 1) If you are uncomfortable with GA, you can refuse it and ask whether it can be treated under local anesthesia or nitrous oxide inhalation. If not, I suggest ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Is pulpectomy a better option to save an infected milk tooth?

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...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Is tooth discoloration that spreads to other teeth in a 2-year-old due to early childhood caries?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. The condition is called early childhood caries that occurs due to a lack of proper brushing during the first two years of life after breastfeeding. I suggest you ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Do decayed milk teeth affect the erupting permanent teeth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please attach pictures of his teeth if possible. It is always better to get cavities filled at this age. Sedation can be used to restore them; yes, they may affect permanent teeth later. Thank you.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

My 3-year-old son's front two teeth are yellow in color. What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please be calm. See, it can be dentinogenesis imperfecta or Turner's hypoplasia. It may require crowns or prosthesis. I suggest you, please share the picture of the involved child so that I can confirm my diagnosis...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi