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Is filling cavities for a 5-year-old worth the risk of sedation? if so why? why not watch for signs of complication of cavities? child not having pain
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Talk to your dentist: Depends on the amount and extent of the cavities. Cavities increase risk for infection which can damage the permanent teeth if left untreated. By filling the cavities, you restore the protection to the root and tissue underneath which was lost when the enamel eroded. Would recommend discussing with your dentist and maybe all of them do not have to be done at same time
Answered 5/30/2016
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Yes: baby teeth should be treated, they are space maintainers for the permanent teeth and decay is an infection and can have serious effects in the body generally
Answered 6/28/2018
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