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I had cavity which is fine now but I am left with the broken teeth. Should I go for the dental surgery?

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Yes you should ... broken teeth can become carious or May become cracked. ...  Read More

My daughter have cavity in 2 teeth and one teeth is giving a lot of pain. Do I need to do go for rct

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Clinical examination is needed to comment on anything. Pls get us xrays and we can see and help u further. Pls don't delay Pedodontist visit ...  Read More

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I am a 32-year-old woman and my 4-year-old son has cavities on his teeth already. Although it is his milk teeth, it is not a very nice thing to have cavities in them. What are the teeth cavities solutions and how do I deal with this now. He is a little kid and I can’t have him go through painful dental procedures. What can I do at home to treat him

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It is advisable to take your child to a dentist do that exact situation can be assessed and treatment decided accordingly . ...  Read More

I have had cavities between my 3 front teeth since few years. One tooth has even decayed from one corner and resulted in a hole between two teeth. I want to know if the cavities can be treated by just cleanup & filling or any other complex dental procedures will be involved. Also the cost of such procedures, if any.

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Definitely the cavities can be filled and the treatment options can vary from a simple feeling to root canal treatment followed by a crown. The treatment depends upon the condition of your tooth prese ...  Read More

I am having cavities in my teeth.I want to cure cavities and feel my teeth.

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Get an OPG done and visit a good dentist ...  Read More

Suffering from teeth cavity last two days,lot of pain at night due to cavity, please suggest something that

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Hi,do warm salt rinses,take paracetamol 600 mg for pain,avoid eating from painful side and see a dentist in person asap. ...  Read More

My baby is 4 year old..she has some black area in her back teeth..is this cavity is there is need to worry Or bcoz these are milk teeth so I don't have to be worry.

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Hello . Yes its dental caries . U must to get it treated .Though its a deciduous tooth but it has a long way to exfoliate . Caries is an ongoing process, it needs to stopped and restore ,otherw ...  Read More

There are 2 cavities in my teeth.. and sometimes did get stuck between them.. what should i do doctor

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From what I can see in the photo that you’ve posted, the cavities might be a bit deep but I can’t be 100% about it until I have an xray to read. Does any of your tooth pain when food gets stuck? Or ...  Read More

My baby who is 2.8 years old is having very much cavities in his teeth'..though he is not more prolonged to choclates and sugar containing foods...he brushes his teeth regularly but then also cavities have been formed...Kindly suggest me any easy process for the betterment of my kids teeth which are painless...

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Hi!am sure cavities at such a young age is a cause for worry for you. Thought you have mentioned your child does not eat too many sweets or chocolate it may be likely that he/she may have defective ...  Read More

I am suffering from sensitivity from few days and there is a cavity in my teeth. Should it be filled? Please suggest.

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If you have a cavity, it should be filled immediately otherwise soon it will cause permanent damage to the nerve tissue of the concerned tooth. Initial symptoms of sensitivity has already started,s ...  Read More

Hi, My baby is 2 year and for her cavity is started in the upper jaw teeths. I have started brushing her two times still it's seems to be spreading. Is there any way to protect the unaffected teeths also any treatment for the affected ones Regards

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Cavited tooth not cleaned by brushing.you should visit dental clinic especially pedodontist and restore the tooth with restorative material. if there is prolonged bottle feeding during baby is sleepin ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, My 9 year old daughter's some milk teeth have got cavities but one particular tooth looks really bad. I am not sure what should I do as she is not feeling any pain. Right now It is difficult for us to visit a doctor that's why looking for suggestions here. As these are milk teeth, Do you think the problem will get solved automatica

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Hi, The tooth has got a very deep decay, an x-ray is required. Visit a Pedodontist at the earliest and get the tooth treated as advised. ...  Read More

Hi doctor My daughter is 8 years old now .. Her baby teeth is falling prematurely...almost 9 of her teeth fallen.. Is it normal ?? Can you please suggest

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What’s Normal? Kids usually start losing baby teeth between ages 5-7. They often lose 8-12 baby teeth by age 8-9, as permanent teeth erupt. The lower front teeth (central incisors) and upper fro ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My 17 month old daughter got cavity in her one teeth ...what should I do please help 🙏🙏

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Please get it examined..it maybe a stain. ...  Read More

Front 4 teeth deeply damaged due to cavities, which treatment is recommended according to her age 3 years. Root canal shall we proceed??

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Hello!. Kindly attach pic for better suggestions Filling for superficial and deep pulpectomy after 3.5 years ...  Read More

Does breastfeeding cause cavities in babies? I'm that case fluoride treatment works? Can I breastfeed my baby at nights after fluoride treatment ? Will it work?

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Hello Breast-feeding at night might increase the cavities. Try to avoid feeding at night. ...  Read More

My 1.5 year baby has cavities. We got her fillings and fluoride varnish for all teeth. So I have stopped day time breastfeeding. But night its being very very difficult. Can I continue night feeds. Do cavities again arise if I continue bf at night? If I try to wipe her teeth after feed she is waking up and start crying. Am very worried about this p

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Hello The cavities might develop again when you breast-feed at night . Only way to avoid cavities is avoiding cleaning at night If possible ...  Read More

My upper molar teeth cavity was filled 2.5 years ago ,now it was dislodged 3days ago. I have visited to dentist for refilling but after seeing my teeth x-ray,he told its near to expose nerves endings and suggested to do RCT. Though I am not feeling any sensitivity or pain in my teeth. Shall l go with RCT or take second opinion from any endodontist.

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Yes, go for RCT. Pain is not there as the pulp of the tooth might have been dead but if you leave it as it is there is chances for bone resorption so better go for RCT. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor. My baby is 1.5 years old. She have two cavities one is black dot and other is red dot. Can you guide me what to do. If at all we take her to kids dentist will she be cooperative with the procedures with doctor? Am very much concerned. We don't even give her chocolates and sweets but what's the reason for cavity in this early age. Kindly

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Hi Not to worry about this, it can be restored back, you can visit your nearby pediatric dentist will be able to guide you. At 1.5years age child won't co-operate fo treatment will need to go for prev ...  Read More

5 month old baby teeth is coming , can we give calcarea phosphorica, please advise should we give or not

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No need to give ...  Read More

My baby is 23months old and she is still on breastfeed but I see her front 2tooths having some shades coz of feed... How to wean it off... she still nurses at night... How to save her teeth from getting cavity now Pls see the image

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You can give more solids and slowly try to wean off. Brush her teeth twice a day. ...  Read More

How to know If i have cavity in my mouth..cause sometimes i feel a little pain inside my teeth . I see a very little brown spot in my molar teeth

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Hi frankly patients can't know unless they visit a dental clinic for a check up. So visit a dentist . You will possibly also need x-rays. As some dental cavity are not visible on the outside. Avoid s ...  Read More

My baby teeth got colour change because of using iron syrup .is again my teeth got to normal or not .can you please suggest me

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Normal ...  Read More

Hello doctors, My 2.5 year old son have yellowish layer on his front upper four teeth like cavity. Also one small black spot on one teeth. Could you please suggest what treatment is needed so that teeth will not be decayed in future.

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For a 2.5-year-old child with concerns about the appearance of their teeth, it's important to maintain good oral hygiene practices and schedule regular dental check-ups. Here are some steps you can ta ...  Read More

I Have a serve pain in my teeth due to cavity and I am 9th months pregnant also. Dentist suggest me these medicines but I am not sure is it safe to take or not. Please help me in this regard

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Connect please ...  Read More

I am 5 weeks pregnant..one of a friend told me if u have a cavity in your teeth it will lead to miscarriage...is it true??? The cavity is since a very long time and it's not hurting or bothering me so I did not treat it still.Will I be able to have a normal delviery with it?

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Don’t worry at all, first of all! What your friend told doesn’t hold true! But there are a lot many things I would like to know! When was your last visit to a dentist, I mean did you consult a doctor ...  Read More

Which toothpaste should used to protect from cavity..if you are prone to cavities what should be done for protection

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Hello Do brush twice daily with Enafix paste ...  Read More

Teeth 3 (upper molar), 19, 18, 30 (lower jaw) underwent cavity filling around two weeks ago. There is no pain but I feel sensitivity while chewing hard food. I got some levelling done 5 days ago and sensitivity has reduced but it's still there. Why is this sensitivity happening? Kindly suggest next steps.

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This is general sensitivity, which occurs often after restorations It will subside by its own in few days to week Keep the treated area clean with flossing Maintain oral hygiene ...  Read More

My baby girl got 2 teeth at 3.5months and 5 months at lower side, but now she will be of 1 year but no teeth there after. Should i see a pediatrician or wait for few months

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Hello, Eruption of teeth in babies at 3 months of age is not uncommon and pause of process is not abnormal. It will regain again and teething will complete on normal timing. Wait for it. Give proper n ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 13 months old but she had no teeth yet please help if there is any problem or is it normal.

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Detailed history is important and some supplements if required Can opt for video call consultation with us for the same ...  Read More

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