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Early cavities on baby teeth (under three)

What usually happens for your child when a cavity is found on a baby tooth under age three.

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1 of 5Next, exam
  1. Next, exam
  2. Next, single tooth xrays
  3. Next, fluoride
  4. Next, temporary filling
  5. Next, exam

Some cavities are stopped in place. Others keep growing and are fixed.

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Is the goal to stop the cavity for now, or to fix it, and what decides which?

What usually happens ยท

  1. Dental examD014550 of 100 paid $35 to $50
  2. Single tooth X-raysD022050 of 100 paid $10 to $15
  3. Fluoride and cavity-stopping treatmentsD1354~$30
  4. Temporary fillingD2941
  5. 3 months
    Dental examD014050 of 100 paid $35 to $50

    Did the cavity stop growing?

    Cavity stays stopped
    Fluoride and cavity-stopping treatments
    Cavity keeps growing
    Stainless steel and ready-made crowns

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