Cavity Prevention: Child
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Cavities??
Asked by D.M. from Joplin
on August 4, 2010
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can anybody with experience on children with cavities do you know what they look? or could you describe rather?
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- sometimes cavities look just like stains.....check the grooves & crevices, the gumline, & btwn the teeth.
- Pictures found on google images: http://tinyurl.com/22sa2n7, http://tinyurl.com/2ah4m5e This one shows progression: http://tinyurl.com/23u7keu Here's a closeup: http...
- Hello, I am a dentist and have quite a bit of experience with children's dental care. The pictures that were posted are good examples of cavities, but are very late ...
Cavities, Cavities, Cavities!
Asked by A.L. from Portland
on December 27, 2009
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My daughter is 6 years old and has multiple cavities with each trip we make to the dentist! She has already had 2 teeth pulled; 4 fillings and needs to have 3 more. ...
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- OJ is sugary, but sometimes that's not even the problem. It's just her teeth! You might find that other relatives have the same problem-maybe the natural thickness of ...
- I agree with Monica. Sometimes, no matter what you do, cavities pop up. Using myself as an example, I brush and floss and see the dentist every six months. Yet, I have...
- A., I had cavities in every one of my baby teeth. I remember what it was like to go to the dentist so often. As an adult though I only have cavities in my molars....
Questions on Cavities
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on April 1, 2008
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My daughter just turned 3 on March 21 and she already has 3 cavities!!! I'm mortified and feel like a terrible mother for letting this happen. We try not to practice...
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- A good practice for children who may be prone to cavities is to brush after every meal. You should brush with them. And if her teeth are close together get some flos...
- We had a dentist that started filling "Cavities" that were very small to make sure they were not going to get too big and bad. "Sort of a safety measure." I started ...
- C.--Our daughter was 5 at her first check-up and had 2 cavities--I too was mortified. (didn't think to take her sooner--my mom told me take her when she's in kinderga...
Cavities and Crowns
Asked by K.F. from Providence
on October 8, 2009
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My now 4 year old had 3 cavities at her first dentist appointment. They are decaying more rapidly than expected and our family dentist has recommended the child-equiv...
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- Hi K., I've just went through something similar with my 3 1/2 year old. She had 2 severly decayed teeth, an abscess and a number of other cavities. Our pediatric ...
- I would have a pediatric dentist check her, but baby-teeth are not usually filled since she will start losing them at about age 5-7. If they do fill those they might ...
- I have 4 children. If they are teeth that she will be losing in the next year or two. Don't do anything to them. I'd never crown baby teeth. Small fillings don't e...
Cavities on Toddler
Asked by B.A. from Houston
on March 18, 2010
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Okay, quick question. Would like to know if anyone has experienced something similar. I have a 3 1/2 yr old and a 16 month old. My 3 yr old has had a small cavity a...
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- Are you sure they are cavities? My children had dark spots on their baby teeth that weren't cavities. I had one dentist wanting to fill seven cavities but when he wo...
- I had the same issue. One dentist told me that it could be genetic to have many cavities. It has to do with the way your saliva works to clean your teeth. Also as t...
- Get a second opinion. Some dentists are drill happy. I went to one dentist and he said I have a cavity and we need to fill it and I went for a second opinion and the o...
Cavities and Toddlers
Asked by S.O. from Oklahoma City
on February 6, 2011
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Hi Moms,
I am super diligent about brushing my sons teeth. I have bad teeth and I know it can be genetic so I have been pro-active from the start. I think I disco...
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- my daughter is 3 and at high risk for cavities since her teeth are very close together. i brush her teeth 2 times a day and floss her teeth once. it really depends on ...
- Hi, My daughter who turned two in Dec. went to a pediatric dentist a couple weeks ago. We brush her teeth everyday and she's never went to sleep with a bottle or juic...
- It is typical, because baby teeth, especially the molars, can be very grooved and food can get stuck in there. I was devastated as well when my 4 year-old got one in ...
Toddler with Cavities
Asked by H.C. from Oklahoma City
on February 2, 2010
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I really don't have a question so much as I just need some comfort and support. Today was my daughter 1st dentist appointment. It went really well and she did awesome....
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- I can't imagine how you must feel. Well, maybe a little. My son is giving me a hard time when it comes to brushing teeth, so I want to tell you that you have my suppor...
- Well..I havent actually gone through dental surgery with either of my kids, but I have been through sugeries with my son (kidney stone and stents). I'll be honest...it...
- Always seek a second opinion in the case of a child and surgery. Ask about a paste which strengthens the enamel. Our son who is now 10 had crowns on all of his teeth b...
Daughter Terrified of Pain and Is Due for Her 5 Year Old Immunizations
Asked by E.K. from Seattle
on May 6, 2008
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Hi. My tender five year old daughter gets very worried about pain. When she had a sliver last week, she had a complete panic attack/meltdown when anticipating us pul...
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- Hello E., Well I understand your trepidation about your daughter getting her shots. That is perfectly normal on your part to be concerned about her being scared. ...
- All public schools will not let your daughter start school without having the immunization form filled out. That dees not mean that it has to be filled in with shot d...
- My doctor give me some topical novicane type gel prior to the exam. You put it on about 1hr prior to the appointment, cover it with a bandaid, and it numbs the skin a...
Nose Bleeds in 5 Year Old Getting Worriesome
Asked by L.W. from Greensboro
on November 15, 2008
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I have a 5 year old girl that has nose bleeds. She gets them year round, more frequently when the weather changes from hot to cold and vice versa. She has allergies ...
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- I would get a whole house humidifier and a separate one for just her room. Her nasal passages are very dry. I would also take her to an ENT specialist. Don't waste you...
- Hi! I myself have frequent nose bleeds at the season changes and especially in the winter. However they are not as bad as your little girl's. I would highly recommend ...
- Most likely the difference with the weather change is having heat in the house and drying the air. Add a good amount of humidity, especially in her bedroom. Also, mi...
6 Year Old Molars
Asked by L.P. from New York
on July 26, 2009
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Hi ladies. I've already called my dentist about this, but just wanted to hear from any other mom's experiences with 6 year old molars. My son is 6 1/2 and is obvious...
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- I'm not sure what to tell you. My second child is getting his too and I would never have known had the dentist not told me after his cleaning last month. My 8 year...
- my son's 6 year molars were painful for months. And he never complains about being sick or anything hurting him. Hope he feels better soon
- Be careful with the Tylenol since it's been proven to cause liver damage if given too much. Motrin is much better for tooth pain. Also give him orajel or ambesol. Lots...
