Gum Health
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Hair MATTED to SCALP!!! What to Do?
Asked by T.M. from Reading
on September 21, 2009
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My neighbor died suddenly back in early June leaving behind 3 children, two boys and the youngest a 9 year old girl with beautiful long blond wavy hair. Tonight I noti...
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- Hi, First of all I'm sorry to hear about your neighbor, but its great to hear that this family has you, such a caring person in their lives when they really need it! ...
- it is normal, my daughter is 3 and we went one night without brushing it about 7 mths ago and she woke up with dreads, i tried brushing and was unsucessful, my mom is ...
- Try combing conditioner through. You can use a pick like for perms to make it a little easier. Work it through a little at a time in small sections. Once it gets wor...
Bad Breathe
Asked by C. from Chicago
on October 28, 2009
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In the past 6 to 9 months my husband has BAD breathe. He is a smoker, drinks a lot of Mt Dew and doesn't eat very well so I figured the bad combo made for the bad bre...
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16 Month Old W/ a cold...what Can I Do?
Asked by N.F. from Minneapolis
on September 10, 2008
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My 16 month old has a small cold, his nose is running and he is sneezing. He sounds really stuffy. What can I do to make him feel better? We didn't get much sleep last...
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- Hi N., My little guy(8m.), my daughter(almost3) and I are just getting over a very bad cold, also.... My pool little guy was so stuffed up that he could barely even ...
- Put kids vicks vapo-rub on the bottom of his feet and the put some socks or footed pajamas on. When my DS (now 25 1/2 months) had a cold last winter, I too didn't real...
- I always gave my kids tylenol or motrin so they were not so achy, alternating them every 4 hours. No Milk during this time as it causes more mucus. You can give bath...
Teething
Asked by K.W. from Cedar Rapids
on January 15, 2008
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Hello, My 9month old is teething. His bottom teeth have came through but the problem is they keep coming and going back in. Obviously they are hurting him. He chews on...
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- When my daughter was teething...I would take a soft wash cloth, wet it and put it in the freezer for a little while. I would give it to her to chew on and she loved i...
- Hylands Teething Tablets are a great thing to use. They are all natural and you can give as much as you need- can't overdose! You can also do frozen fruits for him t...
- frozen fruits in a mesh bag that can be found in the kid section. frozen teething rings, also.
When to Start Brushing Teeth?
Asked by N.K. from Chicago
on February 13, 2007
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I have a 9 month baby who alrady has a couple of teeth. Should I start brushing them. If so, what kind of toothpaste is best?
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- Nope. No toothpaste, especially ones with flouride . . .not until they can spit (usually around 3). Either gauze like the previous mom said or a washcloth or there...
- You should actually start wiping down the gums before teeth even appear. At this point you don't really need toothpaste a good wipe down with a wet rag in the morning ...
- They make a infant toothpaste and has this finger brush, I started using it when my little boy was 10 months old and he loves it.
My 6 Month Old
Asked by M.B. from Albuquerque
on November 24, 2010
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my son is is breaking in two teeth already, what do i do to help him cuz baby oragel doesnt seem to help
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- nurse, nurse and nurse some more. It's the absolute best comfort for him right now. Freezer teethers also help. And patience. It's normal and you can't avoid it.
- I never even tried the gel... I asked for help on this forum, and so many mommas recommended not using it because you have to put it on *just right* for it to be effec...
- Hi, here's my great grama's remedy. Ora gel HARDENS the gum so it makes it harder and takes longer for the tooth to come in. Buy one of the little airplane bottles of ...
Need Advice on Teething
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on July 27, 2006
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HELP!! I have a wonderful 8 month old, who for the past couple of days has turned into the devil child. He just cut his first 2 teeth and that went fine. Now I believ...
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- I have found that Hylands teething tablets to help if it's truly a teething issue. They are natural, as I'm like you, I don't give meds unless I have too. http://w...
- I apologize for not knowing exactly what these are called, but they may help you. I've seen them at Target. They're small net-like things that have a plastic pacifie...
- My daughter was so miserable with her teething that I had no choice but to give her Tylenol and/or ibuprofen. I did find that ice cubes helped a bit and those teething...
Seeking Reassurance About Dental Procedure
Asked by D.R. from Austin
on February 7, 2008
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My dentist sent me to a periodontist who recommended osseous surger (known as flap surgery) to clean deep roots on one side of my mouth under a root canal, Yikes!!
I ...
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- If the dentist thinks this is necessary and the periodontist does too, then get it done!!! I do know that infection or decay can get to the bone of your jaw and you d...
- My mother used to have gum surgery often. You will be fine. I am so glad you are going to a specialist. This is an easy procedure. Don't be nervous. My son had somethi...
- Hi D.! I have been a dental hygienist for 9 yrs now. It sounds as if you're having some infection issues around that area or bone recession needing a graft...is th...
Teething Pain Relief for Infant
Asked by D.L. from Portland
on October 19, 2008
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My baby is teething and is in a lot of pain. I've tried homeopathic teething tablets & Tylenol, which help sometimes, but sometimes don't do much for him. Any suggesti...
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- I've heard a wide range of medical opinions about at what age to give Ibuprofin. I think 6 months is the youngest I've heard it's ok but it's the one and only thing t...
- Try Baby Ambersol, and also crushed cloves (the spice), when mixed with a bit of water are a GREAT pain reliever. It really helped ME after my last dentist visit.
- Find an interesting teething ring with bumps that you can put in the refrigerator and let him teeth on that.
Advice to Deal with Teething
Asked by A. from Denver
on December 12, 2005
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My daughter is 9 months old and is having a tough time cutting teeth. I have been giving her Tylenol before she goes to bed, but the last few nights she has still bee...
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- My son cut his first 2 teeth at 3 months. He is now 5 months. I hightly recommend Hyland's Teething Pills. They can be found in most drug stores in the baby aisle. The...
- I am a first time Mom as well. Other Mom's have suggested nightitme Baby Orajel, alternating Tylenol & IBuprophen, putting children's liquid Benedryl on their gums. So...
- We really good luck with Hyland's Teething tablets. You can find them at health food stores or at some Walgreens. They also make a teething gel and the consensus amo...
