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In response to "My son doesn't need root canals, afaik, but he does need several cavities filled. -- nm" by Beryllium

Cavities are common. I had fillings two. Even a root canal possibly (though my first one of those was in my 30s) but 4 root canals? At age 3?

Posted by Bacon (aka redmond) Jan 4 '14, 20:36

You are getting him filings so he doesn't get so bad to need root canals. That equals good parenting.

Don't worry Dad. The kid will be fine. :)

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You may be right - BUT - kelly Jan 4, 20:43 3
- My son had several root canals, a couple extractions, and a bunch of fillings - groiny Jan 4, 22:48
- Fair enough. My main point was the dentist over dosing the child and not checking on them for 28 minutes was negligance and Bery need not worry - Bacon Jan 4, 20:52 1
  - kids can have a wide range of teeth types...but i'd also wonder if there were any congential heart conditions -- nm - zeitgeist Jan 4, 22:13
fillings too -- nm - Bacon Jan 4, 20:37

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