Gum Health: Older Child
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Good Medicine "That Works" for a 10 Year Old
Asked by K.L. from Merced
on October 23, 2008
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My 10 year old son as had a stuffy nose for a month now. I've tried different sinus/cold/allergy meds and nothing is working! Does anyone have a favorite that works fo...
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- I concur it sounds like possible allergies. Take him to the doc and get him checked out. They can do blood test and scratch tests to find out what he's allergic to. ...
- Pedia Care Gentle Vapors night lights work well to help clear nasal passages at night so they sleep better. I give my kids Loratadine for allergies. Make sure you do...
- Dear K., I just mentioned this in a different post. Try Vick's Vapo-Rub. Rub some on your son's chest under his t-shirt. It really does help with congestion and so...
8 Year Old Habitual Nail Biter
Asked by P.B. from Wichita
on April 23, 2008
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We have an 8 year old son who has a nail biting habit. Ever since he was a baby, he was very oral - everything goes to his mouth, even now! We have tried reminders, po...
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- When my son (now 31) was this age, he bit his nails too. I tried everything. I thought about his interests. He was really into "He-man" toys at that time. He had t...
- My son did the same. I challenged him to grow them until we saw "white" nail on each finger. When that occurred, we rewarded him. It actually did work. The other t...
- Hi P. - as a nail biter myself (37 years old now) my parents tried everything when I was little - bribing, etc and nothing worked. I go through phases as I have gotte...
I Think My 7 Year Old Is Spoiled Rotten!
Asked by A.F. from Dallas
on April 29, 2008
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We are a normal middle class family, nothing fancy. For some reason my child has it in her head that she does not have enough. She is constantly complaining about ever...
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- Wow! You've gotten some great advice here! Let me just add one thing and it could be a real toughy...How about cutting out TV? I know much pressure comes from others a...
- Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer. I can't tell you how much seeing how bad others have it will help put her on the right track. I mean really doing it, not being a so...
- you know the saying "if you lost everything you have today and got it back later, you would be very grateful" - taking away material things maybe even everything if sh...
Should I Get Dental Sealant in My 7 Year Old's Teeth?
Asked by P.H. from Austin
on July 31, 2008
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I would like to hear some stories about other mom's experience with your kid's teeth if they had their molars sealed. It's way cheaper than a filling, but my dentist ...
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- P., I have four daughters who are all adults now. Because every tooth in my mouth has a filling or a cap, I made sure they all had fluoride applied to their teeth by...
- Hi P.. I had sealants on all three of my children and to this day not one of the kids have fillings in those teeth. They are now 33 and 31. I say put the sealants on a...
- I got my teeth sealed when I was 12 years old and dentists could still see the seal when I was 20. Mine lasted a long time and I've never had any cavities as an adult...
Seeking Help with My 2 Year Eating My Gum
Asked by P.R. from Bakersfield
on March 29, 2008
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I have a 2 year old who is getting n my stuff, & EATS my gum, i've tryed hiding it n my drewer my purse, yet he still finds it n eatss it like it's candy. i;ve tryed t...
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- My dentist says it is not that dangerous for digestion like the old tales say but I would try and teach him that when he is done to throw it in the trash. Also make s...
- This is cracking me up Cause I have a 3yearold little girl who always raids my purse for gum. I started putting my gum in the car console. They are buckled in in th...
- I think you need to either not buy it or find a place to put it where he absolutely can't get it. I don't think it's good to swallow so much. Once and a while it's o...
What Kind of Tooth Paste Does Your 9 Year Old Use? Kid's or Minty?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on August 6, 2010
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My 9 year old girl prefers to use her baby sister's Dora kid's toothpaste than the mint stuff that she asked me to buy for her. She has a cleaning due soon so I'll ask...
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- We use flouride-free toothpaste. The reason they have "kids" toothpaste is because they don't have flouride. Flouride is toxic and very dangerous for children. Read th...
- My eight year old son uses Crest for kids. I think it's babble gum flavored. He tried the minty kind and said that it burned his tongue.
- My 7 and 12 year old both use the kid's Colgate 2 in 1 toothpaste. Both if them detest mint and refuse to use toothpaste that contains it. Are there any non-mint (and ...
My 7 Year Old Girl Chews on everything....help!!!!
Asked by A.I. from Dallas
on February 14, 2008
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I need help, my daughter is 7 and still chews on everything. We have had to cut her hair so she cant chew on it , she has had pin worms and is constantly sick. She put...
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- Did they check for Pica in all of the blood tests? (Pica is an appetite for non-nutritive substances (e.g., coal, soil, chalk, paper etc.) or an abnormal appetite for...
- It does sound like a sensory issue that she can't help. When she chews it releases endorphins in the brain that help calm her internally and this is the reason for th...
- I have a fantastic Speech Pathologist that has PTs and OTs and scores of outside MDs that she works with on this sort of thing. Sally Bober ###-###-#### She doe...
Eating to Much 8 Year Old.
Asked by L.R. from San Francisco
on January 3, 2008
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Hello Moms, Please help me my son is smart active and I take him on walks and to the park. He loves to eat I almost want to say he is a greedy little boy. I love him, ...
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- Our older son is 7 years old & had a 'girth'spirt this summer....he went form a size 6 to a size 8 in pants cuz he grew a little gut. Like your son, he'll also say he...
- I thought I was the only one with that problem. I have a 6 year old that is like that. He eats a lot a each meal and he eats way to fast to even tast it. If you did...
- I do not know if I should give advice without knowing more information. Do you think it is a control thing because he is the older child? Does he have a weight problem...
7 Year Old Is Lying - How to Make Sure the Habit Stops
Asked by M.P. from Los Angeles
on December 10, 2008
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Anyone have any good advice on how to help my son stop lying? There are two issues he keeps lying about. One is that he has brushed his teeth. This has seemed to subsi...
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- Okay, I read some of the other responses and just had to add my two cents. Here's my thinking about kids that age and lying...as a teacher, the kids in my first gra...
- When my daughter was in that stage I sent her to a time out she stopped in a couple of weeks.
- Take him for a visit at the dentist, when the doctor is pulling a tooth. He'll change his mind about brushing!!!!
Looking for Advice for 9 Year Old Nephew
Asked by N.S. from San Francisco
on October 26, 2008
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My 9 year old nephew bites into his clothes, seatbelt, hardwook, anything to his comfortable reach. He does good in school. His family is of 5 in total, mom, dad, & t...
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- As mentioned, this is probably a coping skill he developed to ease anxiety. Work with him on some relaxation skills - deep breathing, visualization (storyteller Jim W...
- Hi there, A bitting problem usually means one of two things... He could have a problem in his mouth that he's not talking about; this is usually when kids would grind...
- try b vitamin complex ( to relax the nervous system)and Cod liver oil, for mood health.
