my grandson is 2years & 6 month, he has been advised to go for tounge tie & root canal since his tooth's have become decayed. Have been in consultation with Doctors at Surya hospital in Mumbai. they have advised us to go for the root canal treatment & simultaneously will do the tounge tie as well My only worry is can the 2 year old boy be put in general anesthesia for 2-3 hours. is it safe at this stage

Ans: HiAll invasive dental procedures have to be carried out in joint consultation with your gynaecologist and dentist. If the extraction can be postponed until after delivery it should be

Ans: Hello Jayanth
It appears from your description that part of your tooth has broken exposing the inner pulp (nerves & blood vessels, mainly)
It is possible that the tooth broke because it had already started decaying some time back. In any case, once the pulp is exposed the only way to save the tooth is by Root canal treatment. So your dentist has advised you correctly. There is no other option.

Ans: Yes , it is a relatively safe procedure

Ans: According to the Indian Dental Association (IDA), it's recommended to bring your child for their first dental visit within six months of the eruption of their first tooth or by their first birthday.

Early dental visits can help:

1. Get your child accustomed to the dentist's chair and instruments. To be brought to a dental clinic for the first time when the child is already in pain can be very intimidating.
2. Identify any oral health issues early on, such as tooth decay or gum problems.
3. Provide guidance on proper oral hygiene and diet.
4. Establish a lifelong habit of regular dental check-ups.

Some signs that your child may need to visit the dentist earlier than the recommended six months to one year include:

- Visible signs of tooth decay
- White or brown spots on the teeth
- Gum inflammation or bleeding
- Difficulty feeding or swallowing

Consult with a pediatric dentist (also called pedodontists) for personalized advice.