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My son age of 5.5 years old is suffering from toothache (upper gum) and now swelling on cheek. which toothache has cavity form early, so is serious?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See DDS: See your dentist or pedodontist to treat the area of decay. Swelling is already present so time is of the essence.
Answered 1/14/2017
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See a dentist: You will need to take your son to see a dentist as soon as possible. He appears to have an abscess which needs to be immediately treated.
Answered 1/11/2017
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Very serious: Your son has a raging infection that is invading surrounding tissues. Your son needs immediate professional help. Call Dentist or specialist Pediatric Dentist. Do not delay.
Answered 1/17/2017
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