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My child RCT done. Doctor asking for visits to clean infection. Child not supporting ...while treatment saying of pain and vomiting. Doctor asking for general anesthesia. I am bit uncomfortable with GA as a mother. While cleaning infection by taking out cotton doctor not giving any gas or local anaesthetic. Plz suggest
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General anesthesia is usually preferred for 2-3 year old or if the child does not cooperate even after applying all the desensitization techniques..
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you can consult me if you need any further clarification on the need for GA or any other query..
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If you are uncomfortable with GA,ask your dentist to do procedure under LA.you Can consult through this for further details.
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I need to know your child’s age which tooth involved
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Depending case to case, treatment line varies.
In case of uncooperative child, conscious sedation or General anaesthesia is advised.
So, do consult a Pedodontist for treatment and physical evaluation.
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