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How Can Severe Tooth Decay In A Child Be Treated?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Question: My son, aged 5, has developed a very small decay in his front two teeth (upper jaw incisors). Should I ignore it as milk teeth are bound to fall OR should I get a filling done? It is an onset of decay - not very big yet.
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get the teeth filled.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

First of all you you should that upper incisors fall by the age of 6-7 years.
Secondly the milk teeth are delicate and less calcified, so if there is a decay it will progress rapidly.
Therefore as your son is 5 years of age, he still has another one and half to two years for his teeth to stay.
So my suggestion is to get his teeth filled so that he does not have a progress in decay that can in future cause nerve exposure and pain.
So it is better to treat early..

Please revert back for more queries..

Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (41 minutes later)
Thank you for your reply. Can I monitor this closely? He rarely eats chocolates

Sorry, my full reply isnt posted

is it possible to stop decay increase by brushing twice a day

can pain of filling process be avoided with extra precaution

can i wait to see if there is any increase
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Decay cannot be stopped without treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Decay can be reduced in its speed if good oral hygiene is maintained but it cannot be completely stopped..
So of you wish to wait and watch you can and if you see progress in decay get it filled..

Please write back for more queries..

Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (36 minutes later)
Thank you doctor for your replies.
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please close the query.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
If your query is resolved please close the query and write a positive review and rate the query as five star as a token of appreciation..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (20 hours later)
Doctor, I do not see close button or rating button for this query.
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No problems..

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
No problems, the healthcare magic team.will do it..

Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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How Can Severe Tooth Decay In A Child Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Get the teeth filled. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Thanks for the query.. First of all you you should that upper incisors fall by the age of 6-7 years. Secondly the milk teeth are delicate and less calcified, so if there is a decay it will progress rapidly. Therefore as your son is 5 years of age, he still has another one and half to two years for his teeth to stay. So my suggestion is to get his teeth filled so that he does not have a progress in decay that can in future cause nerve exposure and pain. So it is better to treat early.. Please revert back for more queries.. Regards..