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4 Year Olds First Dentist Appointment...
Asked by S.Y. from Tampa
on November 12, 2011
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HELP! I took my son to his first Dentist appointment it cost $300 then they say he needs a root canal and a filling..this kills me! I feel like a horrible mom and can'...
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- I'm so sorry you hot such bad news at the dentist. Yes, you can get a copy of his x-rays & make an appt to have the other dentist review them. It def won't be as muc...
- A root canal at 4?? No chance I would let my son have this done without a 2nd opinion. First of all, I think you should go to a pediatric dentist if you aren't alrea...
- I'm a hygienist. You can get discounted fees with some good pedodontists through Aetna Dental Access. you pay about $100 for a year of discounted rates. So you woul...
First Dentist Appointment
Asked by C.C. from Dayton
on July 17, 2008
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My daughter is 16 months old and has 5 teeth. I was wondering when should I take her in for her first dentist appointment? I have heard so many different things that I...
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- Children dont need to see a dentist until they are two years old just brush her teeth at least once a day to keep the sugars in drinks (formula, breast milk, regular ...
- now will be the perfect time to call the dentist and ask them.Some will tell you now and some will say wait til their a year old.
- I think the "norm" is to take your child to the dentist right around their 3rd birthday ... however, you might want to check with your pediatrician to see what they re...
First Dentist Appointment
Asked by J.C. from Philadelphia
on October 19, 2008
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My son is 27 months old and I'm just wondering when I should take him for his first dentist appointment. His dr. didn't mention anything about it at his 2 year checkup...
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- my dentist says 3 years old but my pediatrician says now... my son is 25 months. His pediatrician says it is a good idea because he isn't fond of letting me help him ...
- I didn't make a special appointment for my son when he was one. I took him with me to one of my appointments and the dentist just looked at his teeth for me. My son i...
- Our family dentist wouldn't take our daughter before 3yrs without a "cause for concern". I have NEVER heard of taking a child to the dentist when their first tooth co...
Taking Son to My Doctor's Appointment?
Asked by K.S. from Pittsburgh
on August 4, 2010
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Is there anything wrong with brining my 16 month old son with me to a doctor's appointment? I have an appointment with a dermatologist and would rather not drop him a...
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- Nope - as long as the little ones can sit still and be entertained, go for it.
- I took my then 12 month old to a visit with my PCP just for sinus problems and she kept me waiting in the room for 45 minutes! My daughter got very antsy but did ok c...
- I have done it before. Just keep him in his stroller and give him a snack.
Help Getting Through My Son's First Dentist Appointment
Asked by J.G. from Detroit
on September 12, 2007
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I'm taking my son tomorrow for his first dentist appointment and I'm so nervous. When I called to schedule his appointment the lady on the phone explained to me that t...
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- No doctor or nurse is allowed to take a child under the age of 18 in the back without a parent or guardin. I would tell them that you are going back there with him. If...
- Hi, I work for a pediatric dentist, I'm an assistant. We do allow a parent to go back for exams and cleanings, but not for work if it needs to be done. Its nice to hav...
- I took my daughter with me to my dentist appointments. She got used to the office. They even let her sit at the front desk and color. She thinks she works there. When ...
2 Yr Old Chipped Front Tooth?!?
Asked by K.Y. from Tampa
on December 6, 2007
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My 26 month old son just chipped the corner off his top right front tooth. We have an appointment to take him to a pediatric dentist for an X-ray tomorrow. Has anyon...
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- my 4yr old chipped his front tooth before he ever turned one. and shortly after he turned one he chipped his other front tooth. (i was worried about appearance at firs...
- Hi, I myself had this problem..I have soon to be 3 1/2 year old triplets... born 10 weeks early..1 daughter had acid reflux and it ate away at her enamel making the te...
- My son had the same thing happen about that age and it finally feel out yesterday, a week before his 7th birthday! Our dentist said because it didn't effect the nerve...
My 4 Yr Old 'S Visit with the Pediatric Dentist
Asked by S.K. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2011
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So, we've been going to this dentist since she was 18 months, once a year. The first 2 visits were fine, no cleaning. The dentist just looked and 'counted' her teeth...
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- Second opinion, and don't be afraid to switch dentists. Then find out how often your insurance covers x-rays; many only cover them 1x year.
- Just because other people tolerate her doesn't mean you have to. I'd look for another opinion if you are concerned. From your side of the story it almost sounds like...
- My daughter is 5 and has been going to a pediatric dentist every 6 months since she was 3. They do take X-rays to see how the teeth are growing, and to see if there ar...
Dentist
Asked by C.T. from Detroit
on April 17, 2008
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Hi all,
My babies aare 14 months and I read online that they should go to the dentist by age 1. Everyone I ask that has already had kids says they should wait unti...
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- Our dentist said not until he was 3.
- Hi C., I work for a pediatric dentist, not a dentist that says they specilizes in pediatrics. There is a difference, a true pediatric dentist/specialist, goes to schoo...
- I just asked my dentist that question. He said that we should wait until our son is between 2 and 3 (he's 8 months now). He had made a very good statement- (what 1 y...
My Children's Last Dental Visit Was a Bit Fishy to Me...
Asked by J.H. from Washington DC
on January 19, 2009
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I just got back from the dentist with my two oldest children: 7 and 5. They found two cavities on my 7 year old and have me scheduling a visit that will cost me $410....
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- not sure where you are located...however Dr. Rosenblum Barny and Hasty are in Va Bch and Chesapeake. They Consult you in person! and always keep you informed! I think ...
- Also, make sure your children are drinking water with fluoride. You can buy bottled water with fluoride for kids if you do not like your tap water, or if you have wel...
- Get a second opinion as well as a new dentist. I have seen the news features about dentist scams recently and this raises red flags.
Children's Dentist
Asked by P.M. from Boston
on October 11, 2008
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I'm looking for a good dentist for my 4 year old. He's long overdue for a dentist appoinment. He has sensory problems and doesn't do well at the doctors so I've put of...
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- Hi, my family goes to see Dr. Kowalski in Groveland on Salem St. They have always been wonderful there. My youngest daughter has sensory problems as well and my oldest...
- Hi - We live in Haverhill and go just over the bridge to Dr. Archibald in Groveland. My youngest daughter has extreme sensory issues - she gags severly even when just...
- Hi P., I take my kids to Dr. Dickerson's in Salem, NH right on route 97. He's a pediatric dentist so the whole place is geared towards children. The hygienists are ...
