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Cavity in milk tooth | Pulpotomy
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My son is 4 years old and having tooth pain. But my son didn't complain about pain before, only from couple of days he is getting pain. Doctor suggested for Pulpotomy. Is Pulpotomy safe for 4 years kid? Do we need to go for x-ray to check if pulpotomy is really required? I have attached the tooth image for reference.
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Pulpotomy is totally safe for kids. If X-ray is needed then dental surgeon will do that. This is a normal procedure for deep cavity in deciduous teeth.
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Please consult your Pedodontist.
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Please do get it done it is safe
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yes it’s safe… if it’s paining you must get it done by a pedodontist… it’s better to save a tooth than getting it extracted
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consult pediatric dentist
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Yes .it's absolutely safe when indicated.
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Dr. Isha Pal
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes, Pulpotomy is completely safe. When the cavity reaches the nerves of the tooth in a deciduous (milk) tooth, then Pulpotomy or Pulpectomy is required, means the doctor will be removing the infected pulp from the tooth.
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Visit a Pediatric Dentist and get it done.
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Adv maintaining oral hygiene and brushing twice a day with soft bristles toothbrush.
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Dr. Uma Nagarajan
Pediatric Dentist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Visit a pedodontist, an xray is a must before deciding whether pulpotomy or a pulpectomy is required. Both procedures are safe and yes 4 year olds also need to get tis treatment done due to the cavity gone too deep.
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