Medical Advice on "Paediatric Dentistry"

2.5 years old baby has problem in four teeth. Doctors suggesting for root canal treatment(RCT). Is it safe?, Answered by Dr. Tooba Qazi

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 ... View thread »

My 29 day old already has two teeth. What should be done?, Answered by Dr. Praveena Borra

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 ... View thread »

Can RCT be done for a 5-year-old child?, Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

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 ... View thread »

My kid's pulpectomy could not be completed as she was screaming. Will it bleed?, Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

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 ... View thread »

Can root canal treatment be done on a small kid?, Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

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 ... View thread »

Is it safe to get my son's dental treatment done under GA?, Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the image sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, the molar tooth is exposed and needs pulpotomy. You need to brush his teeth more often, especially at night before sleep. Use a ... View thread »

My 14 months old son's top four teeth look rough and are crumbling. Why?, Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The upper front teeth show early childhood caries lesion resulting in decay. You need start giving him other semi-solid food and reduce ... View thread »

Shall we go ahead with GA for dental procedures of my 2.6 years old?, Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

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 ... View thread »

What is the reason for discoloration of teeth in a 15 months old?, Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

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 »