Cavity Prevention: Benadryl
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Benadryl Before Dentist?
Asked by S.F. from New York
on November 17, 2010
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Ok ladies, here's the situation. My 6 year old daughter had 2 cavities filled a few weeks ago, and Saturday she has 2 more. They are the four very back teeth, top and ...
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- Dentists were traumatizing for me too as a kid so I understand her fear. It seems your dentist believes the benadryl will make her sleepy since it seems to work with ...
- are they large cavitites? Is this dentist a pediatric one? My oldest had one dinky cavity filled when he was 7 no novacaine they told him if hurt let them know and the...
- First off is this Dentist a Pediatric Dentist? If not you might want to consult one first. I would be worried to give her anything like benadryl for the reason you lis...
Plugged up Ears OFTEN and Causing Discomfort. Benadryl and Nettle Not Working.
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on March 29, 2009
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Hi all you parents out there! I have a question for myself here. My ears have been plugging up often ever since last May. I've taken benadryl, and the Organic allergen...
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- Sinuses and ears are all connected. Usually if you can get your sinus cavities cleared up it helps with the pressure on your ears. Ask your doctor about a nasal spra...
- Benadryl is an antihistimine. I find that decongestants work much better for reliving pressure in the ears and sinuses. I am pregnant too and I am able to take Sudaf...
- Try Ear Candeling or Ear Coning. Easy to do, Find them at any health food store. B. Gettel OTR/L CHT CCHEclectic Body Work Tucson, Az.
Anesthesia for Dental Work or Laser Dentistry?
Asked by K.D. from Salt Lake City
on January 29, 2008
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My 4-year old has a few cavities that need to be filled. When we took him in he got scared and refused to let the dentist numb his teeth (even though he does great wit...
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- Have you looked for a pediatric dentist. I know that there are several out there that only take little guys/gals. The staff there is specially trained to get them to o...
- I agree with Melissa...anything you can do to make it a more pleasant experience! Im sure you have done your homework on the subject and honestly, I might do the same...
- K., i am scared of dentists, i haven't been to one for years now not even for cleaning so i made sure my daughter (6 y/o) won't end up like me. She had few cavities fi...
Dental Work for My 2 Year Old
Asked by N.H. from Sacramento
on October 31, 2008
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Hi Everyone-
I have a 2 year old with cavities on her front teeth. She comfort nurses. I have taken her to the dentist and they want to do IV Sedation. I would like...
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- Yes the nursing must stop. My son had a habit of chewing on rock and breaking teeth. Some of the first teeth they loose will be the front ones so you could hold off fo...
- Hi there, having gone to school to be an RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) I say do not wait! If you wait the cavity could get worse and deeper and your little one co...
- I realize that this post if from a little while ago...but I have a 21 month old who is still nursing and has had cavities filled, on his front four teeth. I have to s...
Taking My Little Man to Hawaii
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on July 12, 2009
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In October my husband and I will be taking our 15 month old son to Hawaii to visit his great grandparents! This will be my first flight as well as his! I'm very nervou...
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- I know you can give it and he probably can take 1 teaspoon by then. My son is allergic to mosquito's so we were told by our doctor that we could give twice the recom...
- Benadryl is fine - just watch the dosage and use wisely - e.g., at the beginning of the flight and then if it gets really fussy midflight. With that long of a flight, ...
- We are frequent flyers with our now 14 yr old but she started flying with us as an infant. My first suggestion is that he have his own seat. It is SO worth it. ...
Cold or Sinus Infection
Asked by M.G. from Dallas
on January 23, 2009
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My daughter is nearly 14 months old. Last week she devolped a stuffy but sometimes runny nose. The mucous is a very thick and I understand that does not always mean an...
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- I always felt for children under 3 one should at least always call the nurse at the doctor's office. It is too easy to give them the wrong thing over the counter and ...
- Hi M., my pedi says as long as they are improving then no worries. If it seems they are getting worse then bring them in. My 11 month old son got a cold around Thank...
- You need to take her to the Doctor, also you should not be giving her Benadryl along with allergy medicine!!!!! They are both antihistamines and dry her up so the thi...
Seeking Experience with Child Having Teeth Removed
Asked by D.M. from Albany
on January 15, 2010
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My son is 8 years old. He or should I say I had eaten alot of fruit gushers and fruit roll ups in the past. I have not given him either for atleast 2 years now. The...
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- Do it all at once. If you do, say half, and he experiences pain and discomfot, trying to get him back could be a problem. Good luck.
- Definitely get a second opinion. never hurts and then you will feel better about getting this done.
- My son, now 15, has had several teeth removed, a space maintainer, and is in the last few months of braces. Has been with this dental center since he was 3. Long st...
Seeking Advice/experience for Children That Require I.V. Sedation at Dentist
Asked by A.E. from Provo
on April 15, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter is terrified of the dentist. I have taken her to two different Pediatric dentists. Her first pediatric dentist had me give her Benadryl and motr...
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- Hello, I would suggest contacting the Pediatric Dentisty at the Children's hospital ###-###-####. They are wonderful with kids, My son had to be put under for dental ...
- At her age, try finding out what it is that terrifies her. I can say early exposure to the dentist will really prevent an ongoing situation. For some reason both of ...
- My daughter at 4 ended up having IV sedation. When they say "IV" sedation, I thought they were going to put in an IV. They just gave her a shot of Versed. I wis...
Nitrous Oxide vs Conscious Sedation for 4 Year Old Dental Treatment
Asked by L.M. from Phoenix
on September 2, 2008
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Hey moms! So, my 4yr old son has 2 cavities on his 2 top front teeth that need to be fixed. I've been given the choice between using Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) or "C...
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- My DD#1 who is now 5 had two caps put on when she had just turned 4. We did the conscious sedation and it turned out wonderfully. First was the kiddie cocktail. The...
- So sorry you and your son have to deal with this. It isn't fun! My son had the conscious sedation when he had just turned 6. They called it the "kiddie coctail". E...
- I wouldn't choose either for my child that young if I could do something different. Being conscious and trapped in your body while someone manipulates it is horrifying...
Allergy Medicine for an Almost 4 Year Old?
Asked by S.R. from Kansas City
on September 9, 2011
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We are not a family that takes a lot of medicines, I can only remember a handful of times I have even given our son Motrin (I'm not a fan of tylenol.) We recently saw ...
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- I would get a SinuCleanse Kid's Mist for him. Start doing a saline wash with him twice a day, in the am and pm. It will help. Google sinus wash and you'll find lots...
- You can also just try a 1/2 dose to start with, it could just be enough to help. Local honey does help with pollen allergies.
- My kids have taken the Children's Chewable Claritin and did not have any problem with it. I think my daughter needs to start again since she is complaining of itchy n...
