Hi everyone, my daughter is 5 years old , and she is having a bad toothache. The dentist has suggested a root canal . Am very much concerned as I know the pain associated with it . Should I go for RCT or extraction. please suggest

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ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist1 Year ago

A. hi consult with your nearest pediatric dentist for proper clinical examination of your kids painful milk teeth. at younger age it is adviced to save teeth if possible rather than removal

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