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My 8 year old son has a black spot the size of maybe 3 pin points on the bottom of both of his top canine teeth. are they cavities? do we fill them?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See a dentist: He will need a dental exam and a dentist can then tell you if they are cavities. If they are cavities they should be filled.
Answered 4/13/2013
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Probably: But you will have to see a dentist to confirm. If cavities probably needs fillings because the upper baby canines still have another 3-4 years before they are ready to fall out to allow the permanent canines to erupt. Small fillings easier and less expensive than large ones, so please call your dentist now.
Answered 5/7/2013
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