Dr. Anjana. G.
Dentistry
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Hello doctor,
My 18-month-old son's teeth are decaying. First, the front (upper) four decayed, and now the sides have started decaying. He has a restricted sugary diet and has not been breastfed for the last seven to eight months; however, he is on breastfeeding now. Please suggest if the decay is reversible or at least manageable.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
As per the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), your baby has rampant caries, which is nothing but a borrowing type of dental cavity that occurs due to various factors. Initial treatment includes temporary fillings. If your baby has no pain and cooperates with the procedures, you can have permanent fillings on his teeth. Then you have to manage his diet. However, if he has pain, you must go for a pulpectomy (root canal treatment in the primary tooth).
Hope this helps.
Thanks and take care.
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