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My son is 2.6yrs old and his teeths are having problem like enamel is removing and teeth color is becoming off white and brownish. What should I do?
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This is a typical case of early childhood caries. Basically reason is making the baby sleep immediately after feeding and milk being pooled up around the teeth the whole night.
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It is mandatory for you to meet a pediatric dentist and get opinion
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Night brushing is mandatory. Night sweets a total NO NO. Reduce on milk and slowly shift to solid food
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Decayed teeth....
Visit a nearby dentist asap.
This is initial and can be treated conservatively.
Donot delay.... It will worsen the situation and treatment plan
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It is early childhood caries or nursing bottle caries. This needs immediate attention to avoid further spread. Carious tooth needs to filled with restorative cement. Baby is 2.6 year old.we need to preserve teeth for another 6 year till permanent tooth errupt.
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visit dentist and get teeth restored with cement
Health Tips
brush children's teeth twice a day.
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These are caries.
Rinse mouth and brush after each and every meal.
Consult paedodontist.
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Dr. Richa Dokania
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6 yrs exp
Noida
Teeth is carious. Can be restored at this point, will be painless. If you delay, it will go for pulpectomy/ extraction.
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visit Pedodontist
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avoid breast feeding/ bottle feeding at night. sweets, chocolates, frequent snacking. rinse mouth thoroughly after food. brushing twice recommended for prevention
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