My 2 year old daughter had 4 caps put in a couple months ago. Apparently me breastfeeding at night caused her to get cavities. That's a whole different story though *sigh*. Almost 3 weeks ago she jumped off her chair and hit her mouth. Her gum started bleeding a little but it looked fine. She brushed her teeth as usual with no discomfort. 2 weeks later her top lip looked a little odd so I checked it again. Way at the top were the gum ends there was a bump. I took her to the dentist and apparently the cap most have gotten pushed and she now has an infection. They gave her antibiotics and it went down in size. The dentist says once they have an infection the tooth needs to be removed. She has yet to take another xray. I'm just wondering what you mamas think? I'm going to get another opinion. Until then I'm very upset thinking about my baby going through another procedure. Sorry if it's so long..
At two years old, try to do everything you can to save her teeth. Once those teeth are gone and you await her adult teeth to come in, she will have difficulty with speech articulation development.
They can and should do a baby root canal (nothing like an adult root canal because baby teeth are different).
It is best to keep the teeth in there as long as possible. Having the teeth prevents further work later on. It helps their jaw grow and develop preperly. Some of those teeth like the molars they have until they are close to 12 years of age!
My son had an infected tooth. They drained the puss, put a temp filling in while he took the antibiotics and he went back for a root canal and crown.
My son has a genetic problem with his teeth so we know all too well all the hell teeth can be.
Find another dentist ASAP! Preferably a pediatric dentist, even better if you find one that also works with special needs children. It makes all the difference in the world!
If you trust your Dentist, go with his advice. Baby teeth are just as important to take care of as adult teeth. Poor baby that had yo hurt! I have 2 kids and my oldest has perfect teeth and is 15 and has never had a cavity. My baby is 4 and her poor teeth started crumbling as soon as they came in. Dentist said they were bad from the get go. She had to have iv sedation and her whole mouth capped. Wasn't fun for me but she was fine! Get a second opinion if your not comfortable. Hope all is good.
I will say the same as the others....don't wait too long. The infection could spread beyond her mouth which you don't want. If you trust this dentist then go w/what he says or very quickly get a second opinoin & the tooth taken care of. Maybe look for a pediatric dentist.
Well, I would get a specialist's opinion first, but yes, I've had to have a tooth removed b/c of a recurring infection from a broken tooth.
My grandmother has had teeth removed due to infection. Infections in the mouth can cause systemic infections in the body. Is there anything else that can be done? Like would a root canal be better so her teeth don't shift? You might want to get a 2nd opinion, but I wouldn't wait long. She needs antibiotics, at least.
As for the nursing at night, frankly I did, too, and my DD was 2.5 when we totally weaned. I would nurse her and then brush her teeth with just water. My DD has poor enamel (apparently inherited from me) so the battle with her teeth started when she was 10 mo. old with a very tiny cavity. Just stay on top of her teeth. My own dentist said his son's enamel was so bad they had several caps put on, but his son's adult teeth are fine. Hang in there.
Hello, My daughter at age 3 had cavities on the 4 front teeth, so at age 4 I finally had her sedated and the teeth capped in the front with one baby root canal done. It lasted for about 8 months, then she got an infection in the gums above her teeth. We treated it with antibiotics and it went away. Came back in 2 months, treated again and went away again. When the infection came back the 3rd time it was recommended that we pull the teeth. I was sad and upset. After only 1 year and $1500 out of pocket we had to pull 3 of the 4 teeth anyways. Well it ended up being ok. She looked so cute without those teeth in front, and was actually able to eat food easier without the caps. I would see if you can treat the infection first. If it comes back or doesn't go away then maybe you need to do another procedure or just pull the tooth.
I am feeling for you and your baby today. I do want to tell you that my baby had dental surgery just before 2 years of age, to remove a couple of teeth which were infected from an injury. Our dentist(at that time) were not fast to act & my baby became very very sick from the infection spreading. Do not let this happen. It took an incredible pediatrician to support me and have the teeth removed. My baby was well almost immediately after surgery! I am so thankful!!! Your baby will not remember this but you may be a wreck as I was.
I wish you and your baby the best ever!
I am not sure if they can do a root canal in baby teeth. I would not wait too long for a second opinion; the infection can cause damage to the adult tooth. Can your dentist sedate her? I have to have my daughter sedated; she gets very upset to see the dentist even for a cleaning.
Also, my daughter had cavities too at that age; she has a crown on her molar. Her dentist said it was because her teeth came early. She had them all by 7 months except the molars. I brushed them then and she still had cavities.
