Hello doctor,My son is 2.9 years old and has a problem in the upper four teeth (x-ray attached) and doctors are suggesting for RCT (root canal treatment) as they are very much decayed. So I just wanted to confirm the same.
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. I have seen the x-ray. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If the child is cooperative and can sit through the procedure then it is fine to have pulpectomy procedure i.e. root canal treated. If your child does not have any pain or swelling and the tooth does not appear to have some large hole or pink fleshy growth inside which can be seen, then it is fine to let it remain like now and use fluoride toothpaste for kids to prevent further decay. It is difficult to have a cooperative child at this age so do not put too much stress on the kid if he is very afraid. If you see swelling or if there is pain then go by your pediatric dentists advice and do a root canal. 