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Is It Necessary To Do Tooth Capping For One Year Old Baby?

My kid got tooth decay. Doctor said it is nursing decay/baby bottle tooth decay. His front teeth got affected. Doctor advised to put cap under anesthesia. I am worried as he is only 1year 9 months. Is it necessary to do go for such treatment at this age?
Sat, 5 Apr 2014
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,

I have gone through your query, dont worry if your child is having nursing bottle caries go for restoration of tooth untill new permanent tooth erupts in oral cavity.

Hope this will help you.

Wishing your child good health.
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Is It Necessary To Do Tooth Capping For One Year Old Baby?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, dont worry if your child is having nursing bottle caries go for restoration of tooth untill new permanent tooth erupts in oral cavity. Hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health.