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Root canal treatment is advised in milk teeth. Please advise.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My son is 4 years old. He was only on milk diet till three years. His eight teeth got brown color, when we went to the doctor he suggested for cleaning and filling for six teeth but for two teeth, he suggeested for RCT. My son never complained about pain or swelling. Do we really need to go for RCT?

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Hello,

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Yes, it is called pulpectomy procedure, not proper root canal treatment as done in adults. Those milk molars have to stay till 10 years of age at least. So, if you want to prevent breakdown of teeth and pain in near future, it is necessary.

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Dr. Naveen Thomas

Medically reviewed byDr. Divya Banu M

Published At May 25, 2019
Reviewed AtDecember 11, 2023

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