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    Nov 2, 2009, 10:27 AM
    My 4 year old getting a root canal and crowns
    I was wondering is it safe for my 4 year old to get crowns and a root canal?
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    Nov 2, 2009, 10:40 AM
    It's completely safe! It's important to keep the tooth as long as possible as the baby teeth keep the space for the adult tooth to come in in the proper place.
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