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Tartar for 3 yr old son
My son s 3 yrs old and having tartar or cal deposit on back of his upper teeth....its affected almost all f front teeeth...I hav ben brushing as normal but no use... can it b removed ? It ll b painless ?
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vist a pedodontist and get it checked . it is better to see the case clinically for proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
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If it is tarter, it can be removed painlessly.
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Yes it can be removed but, you should consult with a pedodontist before judging yourself weather it's tartar or cavity .
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Calculus is a hard deposit on the teeth, which cannot be removed with regular brushing. get a professional Scaling done and maintain it well.
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Hi,yes the tartar can be removed by scaling of teeth,,so consult a dentist as soon as possible and get it removed.Brush your child's teeth after the last meal at night.
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Yes you can get it removed, he needs a scaling session at any good dental clinic near by. Yes it's a painless procedure
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You have to take care of his oral hygienic get a dental check up done every 6months or yearly
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Deposits means brushing is not proper... You can assist him in brushing, once you get calculus or tartar it can only be removed by scaling at a dental clinic.
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Dr. Suman Makam
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
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you need to get a cleaning done for him mam.Also a complete check-up of all the teeth is advisable to prevent any problems later.Regards,Dr sumanmakam,Dental arts,jayanagar,Bangalore
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
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19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi,Please visit a Pedodontist or children dental specialist for further opinion.
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Dr. Swati Karkare
Dentist
29 yrs exp
Nashik
Hello. Yes it can be removed and it is painless. Please take him to a Pedodontist. And get it cleaned so you can maintain it later with proper brushing .
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if your child has any finger sucking habit then this can happen often. learn about proper brushing method from Pedodontist.
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