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Will Root Canal Be Painful To 2 Year Old?

hi i have a two year old daughter that got a filling done a few days ago on her front tooth the dentist that took care of her said it was not the greatest job but it would have to do on Saturday and sunday her face, lips and gums swelled double thier size took her to the dentist again said i knew you would be back. He looked at her mouth and said yes she has a major infection it was not sealed properly he said he would have to do a baby root canal possible extraction i dont think that she should loose her tooth if she is getting the root canal will it be painful and what are the chances of her keeping her tooth. Oh I just looked in her mouth and her gums are black any idea on what causes that ? her next appt: is on the 19th should i try to push it to an earlier date?
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Hello!Thank you for posting here.

Your dentist tried to repair the dentin avoiding the root canal.However,infection spread already to the pulp of the tooth.So, he has no other choice to do a root canal now.Root canal is basically cleaning the infection in the tooth and filling it with a sterile material.Children do have less pain perception than adults.However, children do not co-operate for the treatment because of fear.They avoid doctors mostly out of fear,not because of pain.Do not panic.Root canal in children are common treatments and can be safely done.Inform your dentist if she suffers any other general health problem,wheezing,asthma,epilepsy or cold etc.Root canal is done to save the tooth.Doctor will not remove your daughter teeth.Okay, i also advice you to ask the dentist about fluoride and sealant application.This is to prevent further decay and cavities.
Black gums can be familial or even calculus.Calculus can be removed easily.There is nothing to worry if it is familial.No treatment is necessary unless she is concerned esthetically.
She must be on a course of antibiotics and it is better to start the treatment as early as possible.

Hope this helps.
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Will Root Canal Be Painful To 2 Year Old?

Hello!Thank you for posting here. Your dentist tried to repair the dentin avoiding the root canal.However,infection spread already to the pulp of the tooth.So, he has no other choice to do a root canal now.Root canal is basically cleaning the infection in the tooth and filling it with a sterile material.Children do have less pain perception than adults.However, children do not co-operate for the treatment because of fear.They avoid doctors mostly out of fear,not because of pain.Do not panic.Root canal in children are common treatments and can be safely done.Inform your dentist if she suffers any other general health problem,wheezing,asthma,epilepsy or cold etc.Root canal is done to save the tooth.Doctor will not remove your daughter teeth.Okay, i also advice you to ask the dentist about fluoride and sealant application.This is to prevent further decay and cavities. Black gums can be familial or even calculus.Calculus can be removed easily.There is nothing to worry if it is familial.No treatment is necessary unless she is concerned esthetically. She must be on a course of antibiotics and it is better to start the treatment as early as possible. Hope this helps.