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My son 4 years old had a cavity problem
Doctor suggest us go for root canal or you can remove the tooth too because after 12 yrs new tooth will come so which one is the best option kindly suggest
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Its better to save the tooth rather than removing. Your child is 4yrs old even the earliest permanent tooth will erupt around the age of 6-6.5yrs
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visit a pedodontist. depending on the tooth and clinical condition discuss the treatment. I am a pedodontist in thane. you can consult me
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See it's always better to save d tooth.. I am child specialist in mysore.. I can suggest u n give u option. U can call me through practo
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Dr. Praveen M
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It depends upon which tooth is involved,it's always better to save the tooth,if u remove the tooth there are chances of malalignment of permanent teeth,so visit a dentist and follow his advise
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Dr. Priya Verma
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Depends on which tooth is involved. If it is a tooth that will go later at the age of 10 or so then it is better to do a Root canal and preserve it. Early removal may cause the permanent teeth to not erupt in a proper alignment as the space may close by then.
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Discuss with your dentist the pros and cons of the treatment and choose wisely.
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