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
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 »
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
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 som... 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 som... 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 »
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
Is it safe to get my son's dental treatment done under GA?
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 fi... View thread »
Is it safe to get my son's dental treatment done under GA?
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 fi... 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 reve... View thread »
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 reve... 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 »
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
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 pa... View thread »
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 pa... 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 your ... View thread »
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 your ... View thread »
Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad
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
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