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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If she's 8 and has never had x rays before, I am more inclined to believe the dentist. Many cavities originate between the teeth as a result of not flossing. These cavities are nearly impossible to detect without X-rays, and since the decay can progress for so long unnoticed, they can result in needing a root canal...even in an 8 year old.

Did the dentist show you the decay on the X-rays?[/quote]

The hygienist pointed out the issues, but honestly, I couldn't tell a difference, I saw subtle shading, but I saw it on all her teeth. I was expecting to see something very obvious, but nothing looked out of the ordinary.

The reason I am doubting the root canal - pulpectomy - is my daughter isn't experiencing any pain....and per doctor Google, something should hurt.[/quote]

My 4 year old needed a pulpotomy and wasn't experiencing any pain. I could see the spot on the xray, but I had a dentist friend confirm it for me.

I also had a root canal myself on a tooth that was clearly infected on the x ray, but it didn't hurt at all.

Dental infections don't always cause pain, and sometimes by the time they do cause pain, it's too late to save the tooth. [/quote]

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