My pediatric dentist said that my 2 yr old has an abscessed front tooth.  He fell about 8 months ago in the bathtub and chipped one of his front teeth.  Both of his front teeth are loose and the one without the chip is the one with the abscess.  He said that that one and possibly the other will have to be removed.  I was pretty shocked by that considering that would mean 5 yrs without front teeth and I worry about him getting picked on when he starts school etc.  Is there anything else we can do to either put off the removal or not have it removed at all?
Hello...read through your query.....in my opinion abscessed tooth can be done lumpectomy and filled witChatDoctorposite.(cant say much without X-rays and clinical condition which was seen by the periodontist).or if its extracted he can go for a removable partial denture...(how 2yr old child will adjust to it is a big question mark).I just told an option...if u want u can go for a 2nd opinion with another periodontist...nothing to worry...I suggest u to go and get another opinion from another periodontist taking X-rays ....hope it will be fixed.be happy.I hope my reply has benefitted something to you.have a healthy day!!!