A toothache in a 5 year old baby may require tooth filling, endodontic treatment, preformed crown restoration or extraction of the tooth, it is recommended to go to a pediatric dental office for timely examination and treatment.
1. Chipped teeth can be filled in time, and fluoride can be applied to promote remineralization of teeth.
2. If tooth decay penetrates through the pulp cavity, endodontic treatment can be done to remove the nerve and do root canal filling before restoring the shape of the tooth.
3. Teeth with heavy wear and after endodontic treatment usually need to be restored with pre-formed crowns.
4. If the milk teeth are loose and painful, and the permanent teeth are about to erupt, the milk teeth can be extracted.
5. If the pain is caused by the eruption of permanent teeth, you can observe and wait for the teeth to erupt.