Checkups & X-rays: Infant
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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.
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.
Advice on Dental Procedure for Crowns for 2-Year-old
Asked by N.C. from Washington DC
on February 17, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I took my son to the dentist for the first time, and he had a good experience. However, the dentist found two cavities on his two front teeth, and reco...
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- I had this proceedure done on my son at approximately the same age. I have no regrets. I did find a hospital that I was completely comfortable with and a staff that wa...
- We went through the same thing with my daughter then 4 now 6. We went to our Dentist she tried to fill them with no sucess. She referred us to a GREAT pedadonist ( sor...
- I spent 10 yrs working with dentist and never heard one say put a crown on a baby tooth, muchless have surgery. Get another opinion. If the cavities don't involve th...
When Do We Go to the Dentist?
Asked by E.S. from New York
on November 8, 2011
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Hi everyone. I was just wondering when you started taking your kids to the dentist. My 20-month-old has all/most of her teeth. Getting her to brush them is another story!
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- I worked for a dentist for many years and he always told everyone to take their kiddo's in at three years old. Not really to do too much....mainly just letting them r...
- I took my son at 4... He didn't show any signs of cavities, and I felt he would be a better "patient" if I waited longer.. Glad I waited~
- Now. I took my daughter with me when I went to the dentist while she was in her stroller so she'd get the gist of a dentist office. The dentist would count her tee...
Bad Dentist Experience
Asked by K.H. from Albuquerque
on January 15, 2010
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I began taking my now 4 year old to the dentist approx when she turned 3... for a regular check up, as well as to get used to the dentist so that she wouldn't have a f...
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- Wow! I would have been p!ssed! I have 2 recs for you: Harry Bastian on Indian School and Carlisle. Has always respected my requests and inquiries about fluoride, x...
- Hi K., Wow, what a horrible experience for both of you. I have been taking my kids to Dr Bret Green for every appointment since they began seeing the dentist. He'...
- wow. Do you mind my asking who this dentist was?? I am about to take my four year old to a dentist for the first time and i want to avoid this guy!! Thanks. :)
