Tooth decay in children can be dealt with through filling treatment, use of crowns, and extractions. If left untreated, it is a problem that can affect tooth replacement, nutrient absorption, and physical and mental health later on.
Children’s tooth decay doctors will take into account the replacement of permanent teeth, so the treatment is mainly filling treatment. If the destruction of the tooth increases significantly, root canal treatment may be needed to protect the tooth with a crown.
If some children have extremely severe tooth decay that has affected the inherited permanent teeth, it will need to be treated by extracting the tooth first, followed by the use of a gap retainer to provide the appropriate conditions for the eruption of permanent teeth.
Children with tooth decay should visit their local hospitals in a timely manner so that the problem can be detected and treated as early as possible.