R.O.
I am a pediatric dentist in Hackensack, NJ. I recommend going to a pediatric dentist and not a general dentist. Many pediatric dentist have specialty training in treating caries under laughing gas, oral sedation, or general anesthesia. Laughing gas is effective if your child will breathe in through his/her nose. That is unlikely on a two year old. Oral sedation is usually recommended in children who do not suffer from severe asthma and the extent of decay is minimal. General anesthesia is recommended on children that have extensive decay and completely combative in the chair. Three cavities do not sound like alot of work, but are the caries large and require pulp and crowns? If so, then general anesthesia may be the best option. In any case, it is important to treat these cavities before they start causing pain/swelling/infection. Make sure you brush especially at nighttime and avoid any gummi foods (gummi vitamins, fruit snacks, etc.) I know of a pediatric dentist in Briarcliff but not sure if she offers oral sedation as an option. Hope this helps! Good luck