Is tooth extraction and caps for the teeth in a 4 year old necessary?
Patient: Hello, my daughter just went to her dentist and I was told she had to have 2 back teeth pulled and 6 caps. She is only four years old. I knew it wasn't god when I brought her in. She has experienced no pain what so ever. I know it was my fault from lack of care but it is my job to make her feel the most comfortable as possible. Her molar on her right side is bothering her gums because it is infected and is starting to puss. She was prescribed amoxicillin. They scheduled four separate appointments to do the dental work. The appointments seem fairly close together. I don't believe it is enough time for her to recover before going back. I had asked for her to be put to sleep when the teeth were pulled and the dentist told me she recommended her to be on laughing gas because she was very cooperative. So my question to you is, how long does it take a four year old to recover from teeth being pulled and caps? Also, do you think the teeth should be pulled? Do you think I should demand her to be put to sleep? Doctor: Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. As you are mentioning that your daughter molar teeth are infected, and even there is pus discharge , then you should get them removed as these are milk teeth not permanent and if you will leave them they will infect the erupting permanent tooth also.These capping which the dentist has mentioned will maintain the space for permanent teeth,  so they are necessary. It will take only 1 to 2 days in recovery from pain otherwise she will be ok after surgery only. So please do not take tension and believe on the dentist. Hope it will help you.