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Is Tooth Filling Safe For A 3 Year Old?
Question: If tooth filling is safe for a 3 year old kid?
Brief Answer:
Yes, its absolutely safe
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for writing in.
Restoration is absolutely safe in 3 year old kid.I would like to tell you types of filling preferred in kids:-
1. Glass Ionomer Cement filling- it is indicated for short cavities & has an advantage of fluoride release that prevents tooth from decay
2. Miracle Mix - It is indicated in large cavities & has strength of mercury & advantage of fluoride release
3. Temporary filling- Indicated in very deep cavities & pulpotomy procedure
Go for either of mentioned filling.
Also ask your kid to brush twice a day.
Consult pedodontist for further query.
Hope I elaborated the required information.
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Yes, its absolutely safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
Restoration is absolutely safe in 3 year old kid.I would like to tell you types of filling preferred in kids:-
1. Glass Ionomer Cement filling- it is indicated for short cavities & has an advantage of fluoride release that prevents tooth from decay
2. Miracle Mix - It is indicated in large cavities & has strength of mercury & advantage of fluoride release
3. Temporary filling- Indicated in very deep cavities & pulpotomy procedure
Go for either of mentioned filling.
Also ask your kid to brush twice a day.
Consult pedodontist for further query.
Hope I elaborated the required information.
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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