Hi i have a 2 year nearl y 3 in september and a few weeks ago had an abycess over one of his top front teeth and went to dentist who advised it needs to come out as it is different colour and that probably the nerve is dead. Is this normal to just take it out could we not wait until it falls out itself. thanks gemma
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The abscess could be because of the tooth infection or gum infection. Consult an oral physician and get a radiograph done the rule out the infection and check the amount of supporting bone. If the bone support is not good then the tooth has to go for extraction. If there is sufficient one support then the tooth can be saved by doing RCT and curettage. The tooth will fall by its own once it becomes very weak. But if it gets infected then it can result in pain, swelling and other complications. So better to get it treated. I hope my answer will help you, take care.