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Tooth decay
Hi Doctors, my daughter has a tooth decay and from 4 days there is a pimple on the upper side of teeth. From today she is telling it's paining. Please suggest if this is any kind of infection. Also will dentist do the checkup or i should consult pediatrician. I have shared the photo for your reference.
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Its a dental abscess related to nearby tooth decay.
Next Steps
Kindly visit MDS pedodontist.
Do not delay.
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Do not try any home remedies.
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This is an infection. The decay in the underlying tooth is causing the infection. You go to the dentist only and preferably a pedodontist. They can guide you well and provide right treatment as well.
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Dr. Uma Nagarajan
Pediatric Dentist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
That's an abscess as the tooth decay has gone too deep. Please visit a pediatric dentist.
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Dr. Deepika Chari
Pediatric Dentist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi!
This is indeed a tooth infection that has advanced and involved the whole tooth!
A Pediatric dentist will do the needful.
Initially an xray will be taken and if possible root canal treatment will be performed and the tooth can be saved else if the tooth cannot be saved then dentist might advice to remove the tooth and place a space maintainer in that place.
Either of the procedure will give minimal discomfort but will be the solution for this condition.
There is a cavity in the front tooth also ( first tooth in the pic) Make sure you have a complete dental check up for your daughter so that the decay can be resolved at the initial stage itself.
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Visit a Pediatric dentist at the earliest.
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Don't ignore. Milk tooth has there own importance and has to be saved and not neglected. Take care.
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