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Subject: Re: Tooth extraction for a 2 1/2 year old

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Date Posted: 08:16:50 08/09/04 Mon
In reply to: Bridgette 's message, "Re: Tooth extraction for a 2 1/2 year old" on 05:51:10 08/09/04 Mon

Did she go to bed with a bottle?
This is often the cause of that.
If they are non-savable get them out and have a prosthesis made to replace them in the mean time.This will look better so your daughter isnt embarrased and will help hold space for the permanent teeth. THe permanent teeth may be delayed in eruption due to the early loss.

>Well I'm no Dr, but if three of them all recommended
>the same thing, and you say the decay is severe, it
>sounds like the way to go. Also ask them what you can
>do better to prevent this in the future (more frequent
>brushing, added fluoride, etc etc).

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