Gum Health
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Are Braces Really Needed?
Asked by A.W. from Dallas
on September 25, 2007
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Hello. I have a question about something that has been bothering me and I just don't know what to do. You all give such great advice I thought I'd ask you before I m...
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- Well the reason for having the braces is so that there is room to maneuver the teeth that have not come down without damaging the other teeth. While 12 years old is y...
- My daughter has the exact same issue. She's 12 also. Last week, she started phase 2 of her braces (she got them BACK on). Alot of what you are saying makes perfect ...
- I would get a second opinion. My son has braces now on 6 of his teeth on top because he had a cross bite and his braces are costing us $50 a month with our insurance ...
Filling Cavities in Baby Teeth?
Asked by T.S. from Los Angeles
on November 17, 2011
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According to our pediatric dentist, my five year old daughter has two cavities. One on the bottom left and one on the bottom right between the only teeth that are clo...
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- Girl I feel your pain! My son went for his first appointment the other day and he has to go back for a root canal!!! He had a tooth that came in brown, I never though...
- Its necessary.........cavities WILL start to hurt her, or can get infected and whats worse can damage her adult teeth underneath. I would go ahead and get the silver s...
- I had mine pulled when I had a cavity in my baby teeth. He gave me just the NO2. I didnt have Novacaine until I was a teen. I HATE Novacaine. Won't have it as an adult...
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Asked by A.D. from San Antonio
on December 21, 2007
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Hello all. I am a new soon-to-be mom at 21 weeks along. I have gained approximately 13 pounds with the goal of gaining no more than 30 throughout the pregnancy. I feel...
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- Stop obsessing! The average pregnancy gain is one week per week of pregnancy (40 lbs total). It is basically 9 months up and 9 months down if you work on it. I'm 6 mon...
- Yes, your hips will actually widen during pregnancy as the cartilage loosens to ease the delivery. If you think about it, it makes alot of sense. It took me several y...
- Your weight gain is great! And yes, your behind and thighs and everything else will get larger during pregnancy. Mostly because of extra fluids and blood flow. I ju...
Tight Upper Lip Frenulum?
Asked by D.Y. from Detroit
on June 2, 2009
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My 13 month old daughter has what I believe to be an upper lip tie. She has a very thick frenulum that extends down the upper gum and a significant gap between her tw...
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- I remember being able to whistle through the gap in my front teeth--a feat nobody else could do in my first grade class! Even after it got snipped, I didn't notice my...
- My 9 yo son also had this problem. I did not affect his speech however it did affect his dental health. He had a big gap in his front teeth. I was advised not to do...
- My son had the same thing but it actually broke one day on it's own when I lifted lip up to brush his teeth. He is also tongue tied. He will actually be visiting an ...
Question About Sugar and ADD/ADHD
Asked by J.B. from San Francisco
on March 6, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I'm new here. I've responded to a couple of questions but have never posted...well, until today! I wasn't quite sure where to post this so I thought I ...
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- Sounds like he has CANDIDA/Sistemic Yeast!!! Once you treat it the craving for sugar will go away!!! Love, G.. :0) P.S. very common in the spectrum!!!
- Hello, There have been links between AD(H)D and low serotonin levels. Sugar can chemically increase the levels of serotonin in the human body. Check out this link a...
- There's a wonderful book called "Little Sugar Addicts" by Kathleen DesMaisons. It literally saved one of my kid's lives as she was very depressed due to her sugar add...
Fresh Breath Ideas?
Asked by L.V. from Los Angeles
on February 25, 2012
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Hi,
I've been trying to eat better, and it seems like so many healthy foods are also stinky foods (salmon, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, hummus, etc.). I brush my teeth of...
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- Apples are fantastic at helping with bad breath. If you eat these stinky foods, follow your lunch with an apple, it can help a lot.
- like the other mom, i'd recommend flossing and cleaning your tongue. why not also follow up with mouth wash? Listerine is the only brand that i've found to help with...
- Colgate Wisps are incredible. We actually buy them in bulk from Amazon because my kid's think they're fun! Since they're using them, hey who am I to stop them! I ...
Morning Sickness
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on June 3, 2009
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Baby #2 seems to be no different than baby #1! I have morning sickness/nausea all day and want to stay in bed all day (not an option for a part-time worker and mom of ...
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- I know exactly how you feel. I've been going through the same thing for the past 6 months. Here are some things that have really helped me. Try drinking carbonated wa...
- I had "morning" (all day) sickness with each of my kids, too. The only thing that helped a little was to nibble on something all day, to never let my stomach get empt...
- LH, Congratulations on your pregnancy! I'll just add my 2 cents to all that's already been said. I'm pregnant with #5, and I get it every time, but it is a comfort t...
HELP!!!! 8 Month Old Refusing Bottle and Barely Eating.....
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on December 24, 2008
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Within the past month my 8 month old is literally refusing his formula. I am lucky enough to get him to drink an 8oz bottle of Good Start formula in the morning. Anyti...
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- Hi D.- I don't have first hand experience on this one, but my older sister has a 3.5 month old who is exhibiting the same behaviors. He won't take his bottle, he fuss...
- Hi! My advice is to not stress over it. If your doctor has told you he is healthy, then I would just your son tell you when he's ready to eat. I went through that with...
- I also agree that it could be a tummy bug of some kind but also but, & I may be repeating another repsonse here, it could also be a growth spurt. A lot of times when...
Baby with a Milk Allergy
Asked by J.P. from Kansas City
on March 24, 2008
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I have an 8 month old with a milk allergy. He cannot have anything that contains milk or he gets really sick, vomits, rash, diarrhea and swelling. I am out of ideas ...
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- I went through this with my 2 year old and am going through it with an 8 month old as well. I always felt like I was giving them the same old things as well. I fed m...
- Hi J., The best book for you and I suggest it to everyone as well: "The Super Baby Food Book" by Ruth Yuron. My husband was allergic to Milk as well when he was a bab...
- J., three out of four of my boys were in the same boat! Anything i would use milk in,,i would do theirs with soy formula and so they had mac/cheese,mashed potatos,...
14 Month Old with White and Yellow Stains on Teeth
Asked by G.H. from Seattle
on July 15, 2010
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I just noticed that my daughter, not quite 14 months old yet, has white stains on all four of her front teeth near the gum line and one tooth has a tiny yellowish spot...
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- As the other poster mentions, flouride drops can cause these stains. But my daughter is 11. She also has these types of stains. She did not have them on her baby te...
- It could be calcification of the teeth (completely harmless, but permanent - with numerous causes) rather than decalcification. Either way I would take your child int...
- My youngest not only hat some staining on her front teeth, but divots too. I also was freaking out. I took her to a pediatric dentist and he told me that something hap...
