Cavity Prevention: Preschooler
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4 Year Old with Cavities
Asked by C.B. from Washington DC
on October 25, 2008
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I am looking for other mother's experiences with the filling of cavities in children. I took my son to have it done and the whole experience to me seemed ridiculous (w...
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- It's been 11 years since my son, now 15, had his first dentist experience, but I clearly remember it because I was so impressed with the dentist and his assistant. Th...
- C., I've been there and done that with my now 6 yr old, she was also 4. We tryed the same thing as you, she got so sick vomiting and a fat lip. Then our dentist, recom...
- C., My daughter has deep groves in her molars, and had to have three fillings. She was four when we had the fillings done. A woman dentist did her fillings (small...
Cavities
Asked by L.A. from Minneapolis
on September 25, 2007
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I took my 4 year old daughter into the dentist for her first visit today and she ended up having 3 cavities. The dentist wants to fill them. But does it make any sen...
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- My little guy had cavities and fell asleep when they were working on him. You have to get them filled that's what a cavities is, part of the tooth rotting out. If yo...
- Hello L., Yes, those cavities should be filled. I have read about this issue and it is important to fill them even though they are baby teeth. The health of the ba...
- Hi L., Things may have changed a bit based off experience over time, but I remember when I was 7 or 8 I had cavities for the first time. I'm 26 now, so 18? 19? yr...
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 in 4 Year Old
Asked by D.P. from Raleigh
on August 18, 2010
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My son had a dental pre-screening yesterday, and the dentist said that, from just looking in his mouth with a flashlight, that there are 2 obvious cavities, and that h...
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- yes they need to be taken care of if not they will just get worse then it will be 10 times more traumatic.... just wondering do you brush his teeth everyday if not yo...
- My son is 9. He has genetically weak teeth. He has had a cavity (if not more) in almost every baby tooth he has. He's had to have several root canals and has one crown...
- If he has cavities, they need to be filled. They can get worse and require more treatment, and yes, pain. My cavities never hurt, and I have let them go before and req...
3 Year Old with Cavities
Asked by A.T. from Los Angeles
on January 17, 2008
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My three year old needs fillings for her cavities. She's so scared of getting her teeth cleaned, her pediatric dentist recommended intravenous sedation. If your kids...
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- I have five children,,,and please dont put her under. I have a four year old that had a cavity filled last year and was scared, but I have a dentist in OC that Ive kno...
- Hi A. my daughter had to get alot of work done we put her under we had to . We went to loma linda they have a great doctors and the front desk staff was very helpful. ...
- HI, I recommend oral sedation. It relaxes them. My kids dentist also puts on a movie for them as well. Y.
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...
Putting My 3 Year Old Under for Dental Work?
Asked by S.B. from Birmingham
on July 6, 2010
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Ok mamas I need your help once again...
Well I took my 3 year old son to the denist, because I noticed he was getting a couple cavities. One is between his 2 front te...
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- S., My son who is now 7 years old has been put under anesthesia twice for dental work. The first time he was 4. I must admit that I was very scared for him. He did...
- Hi S., I know what you're going through. My oldest had dental issues early on too. If finances allow, it couldn't hurt to get another opinion. It could offer more ...
- Hi S., Is it imperative that you do the dental work right now? (I don't like anesthesia either by the way. It has taken it's toll on me.) If you could put it off u...
