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Dentist - Answered on Jan 31, 2023

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Bibhuti Question by Bibhuti on Jan 29, 2023Hindi
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My son is 7 yeard old. His front tooth (Upper right first) has fallen for the second time since a year ago. What are the options for its permanent solution.

Ans: Milk or Deciduous teeth fall once and are replaced by permanent teeth which are expected to last a lifetime. Permanent teeth do not fall except in case of severe trauma or years of neglect. Kindly consult your dentist to ascertain which teeth have fallen and to know what treatment, if any, is needed.
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Doctor, my 4.5-year-old son has baby bottle tooth decay in four of his front teeth. However, this wasn't caused by bottle-feeding but rather by him holding food in his mouth for extended periods when he was younger, around two years old. Local dentists have advised us to do nothing, as these teeth will eventually fall out and be replaced by adult teeth. However, I'm concerned that his new teeth might also be at risk. Is there anything we can do to prevent further decay of his current teeth, and is there a treatment available to help his teeth stay healthier? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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This type of tooth decay is rather common in children. Most parents dismiss it as inconsequential because "milk teeth fall off anyway" and do not seek professional advice. I am happy to note that you are concerned and have already consulted a couple of dentists.
As long as your son's decayed teeth are asymptomatic, I would agree with your local dentists that, for now, no procedures should be done.
The logic is simple. A visit to the dentist is stressful even for adults. I imagine it would be even more so for a child of 4 or 5!
If the teeth in question are free from pain or underlying infection, we (the dental fraternity) would rather not expose the child to procedures which could potentially instill in him a lifelong fear of dentists and dental clinics.
However I strongly urge you to take your child for periodic check ups to ensure the decay doesn't spread unchecked and/or can be treated in time if the need arises. Please note if these teeth get infected and the infection is left untreated, the permanent teeth can also get damaged.
Also, you (the parent) need to inspect the said teeth and surrounding gums regularly to spot gum boils or swellings. If you spot any of this or if the child complains of pain please consult your dentist at once.
It goes without saying that he should brush his teeth with even more care. Ideally after every meal. Children cannot be fully trusted to brush their teeth well, so it's always wise for a parent to supervise.
If your son is a fussy eater you could consider giving him Calcium supplements. This will not help his current teeth in any way, but the permanent teeth which are due to erupt a few years later will hopefully be more resistant to decay.
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Hi Sir, I am retired and 63 years old. Having 50 lacs in equity.1.5 cr MF, 25 lacs in SCSS.expected landproperty sale of 4.5 cr also having own house and no education or marriage expenses of children. Medical insurance of 10 lack for me and wife. However intended to buy a residential property of 3 cr to get relax from capital gain post selling the land. And same will be given to daughter later. Need monthly expenses of 1.25 lack. Since market is too volatile. Kindly suggest way forward.
Ans: Dear Pralhad,
To manage your finances post-retirement and handle market volatility, allocate the ?4.5 crore from your land sale strategically. Use ?3 crore to purchase a residential property to save on capital gains tax and gift it to your daughter later. Allocate the remaining ?1.5 crore into ?50 lakh in SCSS for secure returns (~?16,000/month), ?50 lakh in RBI Floating Rate Bonds or POMIS (~?30,000/month), and ?50 lakh in balanced mutual funds for moderate growth. For your existing assets, keep ?25 lakh in SCSS and divide the ?1.5 crore mutual funds portfolio into 60% balanced advantage or hybrid funds for stability and 40% debt funds for steady income. Maintain 20-25% equity exposure (?50 lakh) in large-cap or dividend-yield funds for growth. Combined with a ?20-30 lakh emergency fund, this ensures a stable monthly income of ?1.25 lakh while safeguarding against market risks and providing for your family's future. Consult a certified financial advisor for personalized tax-efficient strategy
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