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My 4.6 years old son has tooth infection

2017-07-18 07:23:38
He has tooth infection and he is having abscess as well. There is a swelling on on his gums and face. Doctors recommended to have extraction or root canal.just want to be doubly sure about the solution to the problem.
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Hi! For a four year old all his milk teeth are important right  now. As a pediatric dentist i would advise to go for a root canal treatment unless the tooth is badly damaged. If the tooth is extracted at this age a space maintener would be required to preserve space for the permanent tooth.
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I hope an antibiotic course has been started to reduce the infection and facial swelling.

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Your doctor is absolutely right , go ahead with the treatment plan ... Go for a root canal if possible otherwise extraction ...

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