Paediatric dentistry
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Visitor asks:
Hello!
My 4-year-old daughter's upper first primary molar started to hurt, especially when pressure was applied. We went to the dentist... the little girl resisted drilling. The dentist could not completely remove the filling. She did remove most of it, however, so she opened the tooth (not completely). My daughter is better now and has only a little pain left. Is it normal for it to hurt for another day or two (the pain is not severe, only mild)? The tooth has died and is slightly mobile. Thank you for your answer
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
The primary tooth was opened in order to release the pressure accumulating in and beneath the tooth. If the canal becomes blocked again by food debris or discharge, the tooth may start hurting again and swelling may also occur. Despite recurrent problems, I advise against premature extraction of the tooth.
Have a nice day!
The primary tooth was opened in order to release the pressure accumulating in and beneath the tooth. If the canal becomes blocked again by food debris or discharge, the tooth may start hurting again and swelling may also occur. Despite recurrent problems, I advise against premature extraction of the tooth.
Have a nice day!
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