Patient's question:
The child has always had a sweet tooth since childhood and also didn't develop the habit of brushing teeth at night. As a result, dental caries have been a recurring issue since she was around 6 or 7 years old. Over the past couple of days, the child has been experiencing stomach issues, and upon opening her mouth, it was discovered that there are pus bumps on her gum due to the caries. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
Childhood caries and gingival abscesses may be caused by inflammation of the tooth root and are closely related to root tip cysts. Additionally, gingival abscesses may also be symptoms caused by stomach issues or oral inflammation. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for dental X-rays to check for root tip infection. If necessary, the child's milk teeth may need to be extracted or root canal treatment may be performed. In daily life, help the child develop good habits and maintain clean and hygienic oral health.