4 year old has dermatomyositis ( rare , 1 in a million for juvenile males); an immune disorder. He has been getting meds and can walk again. However a side affect of meds is that he has 8 cavities. The dentist says at least one needs a crown. I expect he will need more before long.
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2You'll need to consult another dentist if you want a second opinion. Medical advice is off topic here. – Carey Gregory♦ Apr 28 '18 at 15:36
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1What medications are being blamed for the cavities? – Graham Chiu Apr 28 '18 at 23:13
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I gues I could ask the question with no background, then I don't think it would be advice. – blacksmith37 Apr 29 '18 at 20:42
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I got a different spin on the situation; The meds required hours of IV every week in addition to daily shots ( for a 3 yr old) so inducements and rewards of candy were liberally applied. – blacksmith37 Apr 30 '18 at 0:23
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That makes more sense. – Graham Chiu May 20 '18 at 20:31
The reason that dentists might want to crown a baby tooth instead of removing it is to prevent crowding of the jaw from premature tooth loss, and to prevent the decay spreading to adjacent teeth.
http://www.aapd.org/events/stainless_steel_crown_indications_and_technique_for_placement/
answered Apr 28 '18 at 23:13
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Why do you answer questions you know are off topic and the plague of this site? – Carey Gregory♦ Apr 29 '18 at 4:33
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1@CareyGregory I did not provide specific medical advice. I just pointed out that pediatric dentists do this procedure. If you thought the question were off topic I expected it to be down voted. – Graham Chiu Apr 29 '18 at 7:16
