Orthodontics: Preschooler
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4 Year Old Daughter Needs Orthodontics
Asked by P.K. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2008
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I recently took my 4-year-old daughter to the dentist. He told me she has a cross bite(which is obvious when she closes her teeth). He felt it was important to immed...
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- My friend's daughter needed the same apparatus to expand her upper palate too, she was also around 4 years old when treatment was started. she is now having it remove...
- Yes, I think that your dentist is right. My son had to have orthodontics at an early age, as he began to have trouble swallowing. Better to start now, before it gets...
- My son, Kyle, is eight. His orthodontic work began when he was six. His dentist does work with children as young as four. My son stills wears a non-removable (we lost ...
Pediatric Orthodontist
Asked by S.A. from Denver
on March 1, 2011
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Does anyone have opinions on these orthodontists? Parker Orthodontics Dr. Jeffery Collins, Inspireorthodontics Dr. Wade Housewright, or Theroux orthodontics Dr Kevi...
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- Dr. Theodore Moore!!!
- Dr. Garza in castle rock is absolutely amazing. Not the cheapest, but by far the best in the local area. Good luck!
- My daughters are patients of Dr. Collins. Being a former dental assistant in general dentistry, and having had orthodontia myself, I am very impressed with his work. ...
3 Year Old to Orthodontist??
Asked by L. from Detroit
on June 18, 2007
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My dentist has recommended that my 3 year old, who is a big thumb sucker, go to an orthodontist to have an appliance made. Seems he is restructuring his bones in his ...
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- personally I would get a "consultation" and then use common sense and good parenting skills- As the pp said they may just want to monitor it and there is nothing wr...
- Hello L. - Well, I've seen a few of the other responses. I guess I'm the rebel on this one...I have spent nearly 25 years in the dental field. And I am a parent of a ...
- I think being informed about your child's health is important and you are only going for a consult. My daughter was 2 when she went to the dentist for the first t...
Orthodontics for 10 Year Old?
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on February 3, 2009
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Hey moms,
My ten year old son had his routine dental exam yesterday. The dental office recommended an ortho exam for him, but did not give me any specifics why. Las...
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- I don't have a real answer for you, but I was an ortho assistant 20 years ago. Prior to working there, my little (very little, 8 year old cousin got braces) I was 14...
- I was a product of very young orthodontics... I don't think it was a bad experience, but by the time I was in high school and still had braces, I was sick of them. I ...
- I have amazing and wonderful teeth.... due to five years of rigorous orthodonics. I started in the fourth grade (so I was ten as well) and didn't get them off until h...
Looking for a Pediatric Dentist for a 3 Year Old
Asked by K.M. from Jacksonville
on July 12, 2006
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I am looking for a pediatric dentist for my 3 year old son. Since it is going to be his first experience I want somebody who is good with young kids. I want him to lik...
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- Dr. Ferber in Riverside is wonderful. His office is small, but very accomodating. Suzanne and his staff are so sweet. They love kids. My son has been going there s...
- I take my 4-year-old daughter to Pediatric Smiles. They are a little out of the way for me since they are located on the Northside but the drive is more than worth it...
- I am super picky about dentists and finally found one I LOVE! Thanks to a good friend's referral. The Myers Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is WONDERFUL! Their...
Discipline of a 4 Year Old... Im Going Crazy Here
Asked by M.R. from Seattle
on June 26, 2010
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.<a little background info here, my inlaws are legally disabled due to health problems, MiL is on oxygen 24/7 and FiL has a blood disorder that causes him to be very ...
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- You gave a lot of info, but keep in mind that your story is just a small snapshot of your lives and what you have tried so far. My answer may not be accurate for your ...
- First of all, keep in mind that this is very normal 4 year old behavior. It's her job to challenge you and test her boundaries, just as it's your job to set rules and...
- You must be feeling extremely stressed about becoming the primary caregiver for your in-laws as well as your children. Your children are probably feeling your stress ...
What to Do When 4 Year Old Grinds His Teeth All Night?!?!
Asked by S.C. from Kansas City
on November 5, 2008
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My husband is inbetween jobs, therefore inbetween insurances. We are planning to take my son to the dentist in January to have him checked but I was hoping there were ...
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- It is perfectly normal albeit very annoying. Many children will significantly wear down their baby teeth. Thank goodness we get two sets. I wouldn't worry until all...
- I used to do the same thing (sometimes still do!), but my 7-year-old daughter does it too-very loudly also! I asked our dentist about it at her last visit, and he sai...
- My 5 year old daughter does exactly the same thing and has been doing it since her teeth came in. She has had some dental work starting at 2 because of calcium deposi...
3 Year Old Grinding Teeth at Night...
Asked by S.B. from Eugene
on April 29, 2008
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hey there mamas. i have a 3 year old daughter who grinds her teeth when she sleeps. her dentist said that it is common in children her age to do this while sleeping. ...
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- Hi S., My name is J. and I have a three year old son whp grinds his teeth as well. The sound makes me crazy too. Luckily he seems to go through phases when he grind...
- My 3 year old son also grinds his teeth at night....the sound is horrible to listen to!! I took him to the dentist when it started (about 20 months?), and he has been ...
- Hi S., My daughter who is now 10 did the same thing and, like you said, listening to it was awful!! She did grow out of it and her teeth are fine; her dentist thin...
3 Year Old Lost Tooth
Asked by H.H. from Richland
on October 23, 2008
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HI,
My 3 year old had a loose tooth. It was her top one next to the front two, so we took her into the dentist and he said he had never seen anything like that so he...
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- My brother ended up with 3 sets of teeth and his first set fell out extra early but now he has great teeth and he's in his 40's. A fake tooth may not work too well, b...
- I would talk to a pediatric denstist or orthodontist about a kiddie-bridge. Not so much for cosmetic reasons, I am sure she will be fine, since her, and the other kids...
- When I was dental assisting, we would sometimes do what we called a "kiddie-bridge" for kids who lost teeth from bottle rot, severe decay or trauma. It's a little brid...
In Desperate Need of a Dentist Who Will See My 3 Year Old!
Asked by J.B. from Tampa
on October 2, 2007
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I took my 3 year old daughter to the dentist for the first time yesterday. I even picked out a pediatric dental facility, thinking that that would be the best way to ...
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- I took my 3 yr old to Dr. Staves in downtown St.Pete ###-###-####). She is a pediatric dentist who is on my son's insurance. I loved the hygienist in there! I g...
- Hi J.! Sorry to hear you had problems with the dentist you chose. I have congenital problems with my teeth and have been concerned that my 3 year old could have the ...
- Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr. He is great. He is at McMullen Booth and Tampa Rd. Saw my 15 month old with little fuss.
