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Toothache in lower back region of jaw
Hello doc...my niece is of 11 year old complaining tooth ache in her lower back region of jaw since 2 days...plz let me know the dosage of amoxycilline for 11 year old kid ...thanking you...am attaching pic... plz have a look
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It's important to consult with a pediatric dentist or pediatrician who can examine your niece's tooth and provide appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
When it comes to medication, including antibiotics like amoxicillin, the dosage for children depends on various factors such as weight, medical history, and the severity of the condition. Only a healthcare professional who has evaluated the child's specific situation can determine the appropriate dosage.
I recommend contacting your niece's dentist or pediatrician as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. They will be able to assess her condition, diagnose the cause of the toothache, and provide appropriate treatment options, including prescribing antibiotics if necessary.
In the meantime, you can encourage your niece to practice good oral hygiene by brushing her teeth gently twice a day and flossing daily. She can also rinse her mouth with warm saltwater to help alleviate some discomfort until she can see a dental professional.
Remember, timely professional evaluation and advice are essential for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment for your niece's toothache.
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Thr s decayed tooth,need procedural treatment.and dose can decide with age and weight
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Hi this is her lower left back tooth which is the first molar.
Keeping in mind this is her permanent tooth and from the picture the cavity or the extent of decay looks too deep, this tooth requires treatment in order to save it.
Toothache is because the decay has progressed to the inner most layer of the tooth called the pulp, infecting it.
A root canal treatment would be ideal as the child needs the tooth for chewing further on.
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Amoxicillin is an antibiotic.
Usage of antibiotics is effective along with treatment.
Antibiotics only help control the infection and not treat or remove the source of infection.
Dosage of the medication is calculated based on the weight of the child.
Hence I would advise seeing a dentist and taking antibiotic along with the necessary treatment.
Meanwhile you can give the child painkillers to reduce the pain.
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Kindly visit the dentist at the earliest.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Looks like cavity.
Please visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required)
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
The picture shared shows a decayed tooth. Please visit a dentist for treatment.
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly visit a dentist to get her treated fro the carious tooth. If the child is in pain, she probably would require an RCT. Don't hold back any treatment indicated. It may lead to bigger troubles and additional cost at later stages or may also result in loss of her tooth. Once the treatment is started, she might not even be requiring any antibiotics! Antibiotics don't take care of pain, they treat infection. And if it's an infected tooth then it requires RCT not medicines.. :)
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Take your niece to a good dentist.
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Never consume any sort of drugs by consulting online platforms through written consultations only.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Dosage will be prescribed according to the age and weight of the child.
Refrain from self medication .
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kindly visit the nearby pedodontist for a physical examination evaluation and treatment plan
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