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My 3 years old Son seems to have decayed tooth. What may be the reason for it and how it can be resolved?
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It is a cavity caused by bacteria due to improper brushing and /or consuming food substances with lot of sugar. In small children who have been given bottle feed , sometimes these cavities are also seen. You need to get her tooth filled by a dentist
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