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Swelling and pain
My son is of 4 years 10 months and his front teeth is completely decayed and now his is suffering with pain and his upper lips are swollen completely. Could you please help me to the proper medical attention.
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The reason for this condition is that the decay has become deep and infection has reached the tissues around the root of the teeth.
The teeth need to be treated by draining out the infection first and then doing a pulpectomy. Along with medications for pain and infection.
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Visit your dentist. They ll do their best.
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visit a pedodontist and get it checked.
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Better take an xray and do the further treatment under antibiotic coverage
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Hi.. you are telling the symptoms of root canal infection which leads to pus accumulation in lip also. Better to go for removal of tooth under proper antibiotic cover. As permanent tooth will come at age of 6 there is no benefit of RCT.
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visit a pedodontist
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Upper front teeth will take another year or so to fall out , I don't understand why lips are swollen, unless child has had a fall, lips are not affected . I suggest you get the treatment immediately for upper front teeth in order for pain to come down , otherwise child will stop eating ,go to dentist now.
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Dr. Dimple Ajwani
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Pune
Hello sir. Greetings of the day. The pain and swelling is due to an infection which has reached the nerves of his teeth. A x-ray needs to be done to assess the extent of decay. Depending upon the extent of decay the teeth might be saved by a pulpectomy (rct) or they might have to be extracted. You need to take him to Pediatric Dentist for an affirmative treatment plan.
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Dr. Swati Karkare
Dentist
29 yrs exp
Nashik
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It seems that your son has infection under his broken front teeth. He will need immediate medication to reduce pain and swelling. Take him to a Pedodontist who will best guide you about the necessary treatment. Also take guidance about further care to prevent cavities and such problems in future .
Dr Swati . PEDODONTIST. Child Smile Care
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Dr. Shilpa
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your son tooth is decayed it has touched almost nerve of the teeth so that's why he is having pain it will go for pulpectctomy similar to rct in adults so it is better as soon as possible
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go to a peadodontist
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