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, leave t... View thread »
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, leave t... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas
Is root canal treatment not advisable for molar abscess in a 5-year-old child?
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... View thread »
Is root canal treatment not advisable for molar abscess in a 5-year-old child?
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... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas
What is the reason for discoloration of teeth in a 15 months old?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The white discoloration (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is the demineralization of enamel on the surface of teeth. It occurs due to prolonged sticking of food items, especially mother's milk after feeding.... View thread »
What is the reason for discoloration of teeth in a 15 months old?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The white discoloration (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is the demineralization of enamel on the surface of teeth. It occurs due to prolonged sticking of food items, especially mother's milk after feeding.... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas
Is it safe to undergo root canal treatment in a 2.9-year-old baby?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the x-ray. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If the child is cooperative and can sit through the procedure then it is fine to have pulpectomy procedure i.e. root canal treated. If your ch... View thread »
Is it safe to undergo root canal treatment in a 2.9-year-old baby?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the x-ray. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If the child is cooperative and can sit through the procedure then it is fine to have pulpectomy procedure i.e. root canal treated. If your ch... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas
What causes stains in upper teeth of a baby?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The stains seem to be the onset of early childhood caries which usually starts on the four upper front teeth due to improper brushing (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Try to brush at least two times a... View thread »
What causes stains in upper teeth of a baby?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The stains seem to be the onset of early childhood caries which usually starts on the four upper front teeth due to improper brushing (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Try to brush at least two times a... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas
Hi, Thanks for attaching the pictures. Now I can answer your query in detail: This clinical picture represents a case of 'Nursing Bottle Caries'. That means, kids who take milk feed while sleeping or have the habit of keeping feeder in mouth for lon... View thread »
Hi, Thanks for attaching the pictures. Now I can answer your query in detail: This clinical picture represents a case of 'Nursing Bottle Caries'. That means, kids who take milk feed while sleeping or have the habit of keeping feeder in mouth for lon... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Tooba Qazi
My 29 day old already has two teeth. What should be done?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is rare, but babies may be born with teeth. These are called natal teeth. I would like you to just keep a watch on your baby very often. You might have taken too much of calcium during your pregnancy, so it might hav... View thread »
My 29 day old already has two teeth. What should be done?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is rare, but babies may be born with teeth. These are called natal teeth. I would like you to just keep a watch on your baby very often. You might have taken too much of calcium during your pregnancy, so it might hav... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Praveena Borra
Can RCT be done for a 5-year-old child?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This tooth is a milk tooth which will fall off in around 10 to 11 years of age (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, till then to save it, you have to do a root canal treatment. Root canal treatment ca... View thread »
Can RCT be done for a 5-year-old child?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This tooth is a milk tooth which will fall off in around 10 to 11 years of age (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, till then to save it, you have to do a root canal treatment. Root canal treatment ca... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas
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 »
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
Can root canal treatment be done on a small kid?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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 so... View thread »
Can root canal treatment be done on a small kid?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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 so... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas
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