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Would you suggest for a root canal treatment for a 3 year old or is it better for tooth removal. The process for root canal treatment with anesthesia is suggested
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you need to consult a pedodontist and get it checked. it is better to see the case clinically for proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Yes Root canal Treatment is better
Teeth shedding and eruption of permanent tooth is related so untimely removal of teeth will disturb the eruption pattern
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Preferably pedodontist
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At this age tooth removal is not suggested instead I would prefer RCT (Pulpectomy) under local anesthesia.
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If a tooth is extracted at this age it might cause closer of the space meant for the eruption of permanent tooth.
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Dr. Swati Karkare
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At this time root canal treatment would be the best option. Please get your son treated by a Pedodontist.
Dr Swati Karkare. Pedodontist. Child Smile Care
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if milk teeth are removed at such young age then one may come across problem of space for new teeth. plus chewing would be difficult .
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always visit at Pedodontist regularly to prevent further problems.
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