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Is a root canal for children needed for severe tooth decay?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

How can I treat swollen gums in my toddler?

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.

How to manage natal teeth in infants?

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.

Can my toddler undergo a root canal?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This clinical picture represents a case of 'nursing bottle caries'.

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Can I give my son Paracetamol after a tooth injury?

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.

Is it possible to replace a lost tooth in my child?

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 meantime.

Why does my child's tooth bleed after a root canal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is normal for the pulp to bleed profusely when it is a little enlarged inside, like a polyp.

Is RCT safe for my 2.5-year-old son?

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.

Is tooth extraction safe for a 4.5-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.

Can a pediatric dental root canal be done safely at age 5?

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).

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