Checkups & X-rays: Toddler
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1 Year Old Has No Teeth
Asked by A.L. from Odessa
on January 29, 2008
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My baby just turned 1 and still has no teeth. My other daughter had teeth way early. Whats the average age for getting teeth? Should I be worried. She was a premie...w...
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- In my opinion, you have nothing at all to worry about. I have 4 children. My 1st son got his teeth very early (4 months), and the other 3 got their teeth ranging fro...
- Hi, A.. My first daughter did not get any teeth until she was about 15 mos old. So, I don't think there is a cause for worry. There has never been a record that I'v...
- My daughter is 13 months old and doesn't have any teeth yet either. She was born at 26 weeks and that may have a lot to do with it. My pediatrician says his full-ter...
When Should I *Actually* Take My Son to the Dentist?
Asked by K. from Chicago
on October 9, 2007
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I keep reading that you should take your child to the dentist around 6 months after they get their first tooth, but that they don't actually do much of anything at tha...
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- Hi. I just took my son to his first dentist appointment - he's a smidgen over 3. It was the quickest thing I had ever seen. We were in & out of there in 20 minutes and...
- I agree 3 years is normal, according to my pediatrician and pediatric dentist. He just looked the first time and he said all looked good. Also had a video cartoon at...
- I think 6 months is kind of ridiculous. Both my kids had their first visits at age 3. I think they started doing a little cleaning at the second visit for both kids.
At What Age Did Your Child First See the Dentist?
Asked by D.F. from New York
on November 9, 2010
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Just wondering at what age your child had his/her first dentist visit
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- Although I've heard recommendations about going as early as 1, I believe my daughter starting going when she was 3. My twins went when they were 2.
- the year my daughter started pre-k was her first visit, they did a "happy visit" to get them used to the sounds of all the tools, and gave them special "fun" names, th...
- We took our daughter when she was 3. I was having a cleaning also so she watched me first and then the hygienist was wonderful letting our daughter see and touch the d...
Taking Care of 10 Month Old Teeth
Asked by B.G. from New York
on August 1, 2008
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When should I bring my 10 month old to the dentist??
She has 2 teeth so far. How do I take care of them??? should I start brushing at night or everytime she eats w/ a...
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- Hi B., The first time I took my daugher to the dentist she was 3yr old. I remember the pediatrician telling me that was the age to start. My daugther will be 6 in Oct...
- I would say go straight to the baby toothbrush with some baby toothpaste at least am and pm. That's what I did with my dgtr at about the same age and she's great at i...
- you can go anytime, depends on what you want to do. most insurances have an age of either 2 or 3 for coverage to start. as long as their are no problems visually, i ...
Dental Work for My 2 Year Old
Asked by N.H. from Sacramento
on October 31, 2008
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Hi Everyone-
I have a 2 year old with cavities on her front teeth. She comfort nurses. I have taken her to the dentist and they want to do IV Sedation. I would like...
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- Yes the nursing must stop. My son had a habit of chewing on rock and breaking teeth. Some of the first teeth they loose will be the front ones so you could hold off fo...
- Hi there, having gone to school to be an RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) I say do not wait! If you wait the cavity could get worse and deeper and your little one co...
- I realize that this post if from a little while ago...but I have a 21 month old who is still nursing and has had cavities filled, on his front four teeth. I have to s...
Heart Murmur in 2 Month Old
Asked by N.B. from Detroit
on September 16, 2008
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We recently took our little boy (now 9 weeks old) for a well baby check at 2 months and the doctor told us that she found a heart murmur and she wants him to be furthe...
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- Hi N., I am a mom of three kids and two of my kids have a heart murmur as well as my husband has one (family trait). My oldest, a girl, was found at her 1yr well baby...
- I am just checking my email before I am leaving for work so this is going to be short. I have 6 yr old triplets. My daughter was diagnosed with a heart murmur at 18 ...
- My husband was born with a heart murmur. I don't think there is anything that you can do for it. He's lived with it his whole life and is very healthy. Infact, his ...
Dentist?!
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on April 14, 2008
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My son is 2.5 years old and i don't know when the "right" age is to go to the dentist for a checkup?! I brush his teeth morning and night every day and his teeth seem ...
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- I found it helpful to prepare my son for a trip to the dentist when he was about your son's age. I brought him with me when I was having a teeth cleaning, so he could...
- Hi A., Congratulations on becoming US Citizens. How exciting. I've been going to my dentist for over 12 yrs and recommend her to all my friends and family. She's gr...
- I think the recommendation for a first visit varies by dentist. I have a friend whose dentist wants to see children for their first checkup at 12 months! Our family ...
7 Month Old Not Sleeping Well
Asked by J.Z. from Chicago
on February 13, 2008
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My son just turned 7 months this week and I am still having to get up repeatedly almost every night. I cannot figure out what works and what doesn't when it comes to ...
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- My 8 month old is doing the same thing, although he does not have a pacifier. I've tried giving him a bottle of formula before bed instead of breastfeeding (I started...
- Hi J., I'm a first time mom and my son is almost 11 months old. He really likes his pacifier too. When he was about your son's age he would wake up just the same if...
- Routine is key. Just keep it up! Make sure all are at the same time every day (as close as possible). Do not let him see you when you check on him at night. Yes, as ...
Looking for a Good Pediatric Dentist in the N. Fort Worth/Keller/Southlake Area
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on March 11, 2009
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We think our 2 year old son has a cavity. He's never been to the dentist as we were waiting to age 3 for his first appointment. However, we think our son has a cavit...
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- We use Dr McAnthony and love her! My kids actually like going too. http://www.mcpediatricdentistry.com/
- We use Dr. Mark Lantzy in Roanoke ###-###-####. He is great with the kiddos and filled our son's cavity when he was three. It was no small feat since he was scared of...
- Hi J., We use McAnthony pediatric dentist on N. Tarrant Parkway. She is very attentive, the staff is great, and the office is just for kids. You will love her.
Dentist
Asked by R.H. from Portland
on October 7, 2008
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seeking good pediatric dentist for my 2 kids. Near west-side but I am willing to travel.
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- A Downtown Dental Care is great. Dr. Lance Bailey's office. Everyone there is great with kids and excellent with teeth. They are downtown on Morrison and 10th.
- Dr. Pike is fabulous and only does pediatrics. My daughter went to him at age 3. She was always the shy type, but she took off with the staff while they let her feed t...
- I'm not sure if he's accepting new patients, however; Doctor Marshall Ruby on SW Cedar Hills Blvd is very, very good with kids. He specializes in pediatric dentistry,...
