Checkups & X-rays: Preschooler
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4 Year Old Needs to Go to Preschool...
Asked by L.N. from Benton Harbor
on July 24, 2008
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Hi Moms~
I am having trouble deciding about preschool and I could use some advice, particularly from those of you with a background in child development! My 4 year...
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- L., I don't have a child development degree but I do have many years of experience in running a daycare. I would say to send him to preschool and let him deal with h...
- L. ~ Have you thought about co-op preschool? What's nice is that it's only a couple days a week, and you go in to work there a time or two a month (each program has ...
- I would send him. I have a 9 year old son who has social phobia. In preschool he mainly played by himself but he would do some stuff with the other kids as well. Ever...
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...
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...
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...
My 3 Year Old Is Going to Preschool in September and I Am Worried.
Asked by J.P. from New York
on April 1, 2010
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Let me start by saying I know I worry too much lol. Well today I enrolled her in preschool and the lady was showing me what they do in the class. I don't know if my ch...
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- I agree that if she needs the therapy she should have it now instead of later. It wouldn't hurt to talk to your Pediatrician and have a complete physical done, hearing...
- Dear J., You ARE worrying too much. It's just preschool, not entrance exams for Harvard. Being around other children will likely be wonderful for your daughter. The...
- I teach 4K and I would have to say about a 5/20 kids needed speech therapy. The speech therapist is actually adjacent to my room. Anyway, I have learned alot from tal...
Dentist for 3 Year Old
Asked by J.S. from Oklahoma City
on December 2, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone knew of a really good dentist, that allows the parents to go back with the child during the appointment? I have heard lots of dentists around...
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- I recommend you find a pediatric dentist. They specialize in children. I took my kids to one and it was a positive experience for them. It really does work better i...
- We see Dr Brackett in Yukon. We had a bad experience with Small Smiles dentistry in OKC and Ocean Dental was only good for cleanings, not proceedures.
- dr Garzon in Edmond is great! she is really gentle, and lets me stay with the kids with no problem. she even has a fall carnival to get to spend time with the kids a...
Stubborn 4-Year-old Boy
Asked by D.A. from Chicago
on September 16, 2009
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ARRRG! I am at my wits end! I have tried everything prior to dentist and doctor visits. Now my 4-year-old son is doing the same thing in school and his tumbling cla...
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- My 3 1/2 year old is exactly the same when it comes to participating in a group event. She just refuses to go. Super excited about it before hand and when we get the...
- Here's two resources that might be helpful... http://www.askdrsears.com/html/6/T060100.asp http://drphil.com/articles/article/38 http://drphil.com/shows/show/...
- My almost 4 yo does the same thing. He was in a sports class and wanted to go but when he got there he would not participate. We felt like we were the only ones beca...
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 ...
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...
