My daughter is 4 and just noticed last week she has a small pea size lump above her left upper front teeth on the gum line. She didnt complain its hurting. Today her dentist did a X-Ray and recommend the teeth being extracted. That tooth did have cavity before and had fillings done. Before we go with the extraction treatment, just wonder if any doctor/dentist here would recommend another treatment, such as discharge whats inside the lump and treat with antibiotics, and save the tooth? Many thanks!
HelloEarly loss of primary teeth can cause a number of undesirable consequences of loss of arch length, insufficient space for erupting permanent tooth. Pulpectomy of primary teeth is considered as a reasonable treatment approach to ensure either normal shedding or a long-term survival. If the root resorption is not very much then I think in your case tooth can be saved through lumpectomy procedure. After the successful completion of lumpectomy the lump also will go away saving the tooth. Hope this answer helps. Regards