Tooth decay in a 3-year-old child is now mainly divided into mild caries, moderate caries, severe caries, according to the degree of caries targeted treatment.
1. Mild caries: mild caries is generally not serious, not exposed tooth tissue, can be prevented by way of remineralization of caries, remineralization can be used to sodium fluoride glycerin paste, tin fluoride solution.
2. Moderate caries: For moderate caries, fillings can be directly restored with prophylactic resin fillings. If exposure of the tooth has occurred or a cavity has formed, it can be filled using fillings, such as silver amalgam.
3. Severe caries: Severe caries can cause toothache and requires filling or root canal treatment depending on whether the pulp is invaded. If consultation is inconvenient, oral ibuprofen can be prescribed for pain relief.
A 3-year-old child with tooth decay is usually related to not paying attention to a reasonable diet and oral hygiene. Treatment should insist on brushing and rinsing, and abstain from sugary foods, such as cheese, chocolates, candies and so on. As for the treatment of dental caries, it should be carried out under the guidance of professional physicians and should not be operated arbitrarily.