Routine procedure turns fatal: Dentist sheds light on dangers of tooth decay and anesthesia risks

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Salisbury family is still searching for answers after their 2-year-old son, Er’mias, died during a dental procedure at a Greensboro clinic.

The toddler was undergoing treatment to place crowns on decaying teeth, a procedure his family says they never imagined could turn fatal.

Now, the case is raising concerns about the risks associated with putting young children under anesthesia for dental work…

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