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Filling or restoration of Teeth
Hi Doctors,
My 2.5 year old son is having cavities and black spots on his front upper four teeth.
Do filling or restoration of teeth process require anesthesia or any injection for numbness? We are afraid of anesthesia for our small child so please guide us.
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If there is no pain and fillings are small,then there is no need of anesthesia.
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You may not need anaesthesia if the filling are small
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Visit the pedodontist to familiarise the child first and proceed for treatment eventually
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If cavities are small and thr s no pain,thn anesthesia is not required
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If cavities are small there is no need of anesthesia or injection for filling. Visit a good pedodontist if you are scared or child is not cooperative
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U can go wd preventive treatment first go with application of SDF gold to arrest d caries at ds stage...dn go with fluoride varnish not to spread further caries to other teeth also...when ur child allows get his restorations done wd good pedodontist or expert dentist wd skills to understand d common child behavior...
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go wd preventive treatment first
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Anesthesia is not required for fillings.
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No anaesthesia is not required for filling
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
It is safe to undergo a dental procedure under anesthesia. Leaving the decayed tooth untreated will lead to complications and pain in the coming months.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
For filling anesthesia is not required.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
For filling anesthesia is not needed
Dont worry
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