Checkups & X-rays: Child
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5 Year Old Snoring
Asked by M.V. from New York
on April 25, 2009
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My 5 year old son snores horribly at night. I have spoken with the peditrician numerous times and he always gives me the same answer. My son has very large adnoids (wh...
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- If he doesn't seem sleepy during the day then he must be getting a good REM sleep. Two friends with 3 yo kids did sleep studies on their kids whose adenoids + tonsils ...
- My niece had her adnoids removed. It was a simple procedure. She had to be knocked out. This procedure eliminated her snoring. She was about 4 or 5 years old at the t...
- I recommend getting an appointment with an ENT. Sleep Apena is very common amongst kids who have large adenoids. Adenoids are pieces of tissue that rest at the back ...
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...
Braces for a 6 Year Old??
Asked by A.J. from Medford
on June 14, 2011
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My daughter's dentists has recommended that we take her to see an orthodontist. She will be 6 in October and has had a pretty significant under bite ever since her te...
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- They won't necessarily start that young. They'll most likely check her out to plan ahead. I had a retainer because of a significant problem at age 8. My daughter ha...
- Like the others have said, doubt they will actually do anything now, but as a consult will give you future plans.
- My son is 7 and has to see the orthodontist for some spacers b/c his teeth are coming in crooked. Poor kid has inherited my terrible bite! Every person's mouth is ...
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...
5 Year Old with Headaches
Asked by M.M. from Toledo
on February 25, 2007
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I am at my wits end!My 5 year old son has had headaches for about a year now. I took him to the Dr., and we had his eyes checked, and a few other simple tests. He conc...
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- I'm not sure what advice I can give, but my daughter also gets headaches. She's 6 and it started when she was 5. If she gets really upset, she gets a headache. Some...
- My advice...change doctors if yours isn't listening...there are too many out there to settle for one that won't listen. ALso, even if it is allegies, he can't go on b...
- Hi. I know what your son is going through. As a child i had severe miagrains as well. There was no real reason as to why. And my mother did everything the docs tol...
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.
Sedation for 6 Year Old
Asked by K.D. from Sacramento
on June 26, 2007
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My son went to the dentist today to have his first cavity filled. He was very scared and the dentist decided it would be best to stop before he got more worked up. S...
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- Dear K., Is she a Pediatric Dentist? I don't feel comfortable with him having to be put under. It shouldn't have to be so traumatic. This is not a good beginning ...
- How did this turn out? My son who is 3 had to have some work done when he was only 1 year old and the dentist had a visiting anesthesiologist (comes once a week) give ...
- A friend of mine just had almost every tooth in her 6 year old mouth worked on. I believe she went to a oral surgeon and they put him under there in the office. He s...
IV Dentistry Sedation vs Drink 'Cocktail' Sedation for a 6 Year Old
Asked by H.T. from Austin
on March 6, 2012
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Hi
My daughter has seven cavities! She is 6 years old. The dentist would like to put stainless steel crowns on them..they are her baby teeth.
The dentist recommend...
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- First of all, GET A SECOND OPINION!!!!!!!!!! If these are baby teeth why in the world would you cap them? Usually they would just pull them....do not let them do thi...
- I never understand why anyone would want anesthesia administered by a dentist, in other words the cocktail. My son had it done and was sedated. It really is the ea...
- Crowns on baby teeth doesn't sound right. Did you already get a second opinion? Did you find out what this is going to cost you? I would get a second opinion AND I w...
