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Broken tooth
My kid is 5 yr 6 month old, small fraction of his two lower tooth has broken off on its own. Because of that Small holes has been created on both sides. I have attached a pic. Is it normal or I should visit the dental?
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These holes are formed due to tooth decay/ cavity.
Food that's stuck between two teeth causes such cavities.
You must get them filled by a dentist as the next tooth will erupt at the age 9-11yrs. So, you must maintain these teeth well until then .
Next Steps
Filling of cavities.
Health Tips
night time brushing
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If there is no pain then it’s better if you can go for filling
Leaving it might cause food lodgement
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Caries seen in this picture, if its paining visit a dental doctor around you .
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If required go for a OPG
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Mouthwash is very important in night after meal
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I will suggest to get filling done , as it can progress in carious and if left untreated can cause other problems
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consult pedodontic
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there is dental caries on the teeth.visit to the dentist and have the restoration for maintaining the good oral health.
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The teeth in the pic have fractured because of decay (caries) having weakened them.
The teeth need to be filled as its important to save them to maintain space for the permanent teeth.
Next Steps
Please visit a Pediatric Dentist
Health Tips
Brush twice a day
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Dr. Madiha
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Noida
Hi! I will suggest you visit a dentist. They will first take an X-ray and do a clinical check-up, and if required, they will do the necessary filling.
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Dr. Rutuja Jagtap
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Pune
It’s great that you are taking care of your child’s dental health. The tooth has a cavity (caries) which needs to be filled. Filling will help save the tooth from further decay and also protect the future teeth.
Next Steps
Visit a dentist
Health Tips
Avoid food lodgement and maintain oral hygiene
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Your child has developed dental caries. Visit Pedodontist for a consultation and treatment.
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Dr. Abhinav Kansal
Dentist
12 yrs exp
Meerut
This is dental caries.
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Visit your dentist
Health Tips
Get it filled before it pains
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