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Hello..my 5 years old daughter is suffering from toothache..root canal is better option for her..her teeth are damaged with cavity.
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Deep dental caries may have to be treated by options other than just a filling for e. g . root canal treatment even for a five year old . At this time her milk teeth serve the purpose of space Maintainance in the arch . Hence the treatment will be most helpful
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Yes mam .root canal treatment is possible in a 5 year old .we need to treat the tooth before permanent dentition starts
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