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Dental Questions About Her First Teeth
Even at that age they didn't need a cleaning only an exam as long as the parents are dilligent at keeping the teeth clean. At age 1-2 you do not need to ...
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- I used to work for a dentist and most children weren't seen until they had all their teeth so between age 2-3. (Unless you notice a problem or have a concern.) Even ...
- J., I am a pediatric dentist & YES you should take your child to the dentist at age one. I see many one year olds that often already have early childhood caries (b...
- You are a little OCD. You need to relax. Just brush lightly. No need to add extra flouride.
Teeth Whitening Products
I use it with a cotton ball and wipe it on my teeth. It works great. I usually do it before bed so it stays on my teeth. It is also go for cleaning out cuts ...
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- This recommendation came in my dentist's newsletter. Natural tooth whitener: To whiten teeth faster and cheaper, crush one strawberry (has malic acid) to a pulp, mix...
- The cheapest, most effective way to do it is buy Peroxide-no lie and gargle with it 2x a day-Don't swallow. You can even put some on your toothbrush. Hope this helps.
- I use Crest Whitestrips and I could really tell the difference within a week. The package comes with strips for 2 weeks. A little over $20. My husband even made a comm...
Adult Teeth Coming in Behind Baby Teeth
My 6 yr old hasn't lost any teeth yet, but we just noticed..." ... Appliances · Buying, Selling, Renting & Moving · Cleaning & Housekeeping · Cooking ...
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- Hello A. I had the same problem with my son. He was around 5 and still hadn't lost any teeth yet. His adult teeth were coming in and I was freaking out because I did...
- Hi A., My 6 yr old had this problem earlier this year. I have good and bad news. One tooth did become loose and come out, the other had to be pulled. Our dentist w...
- My oldest daughter had the same problem when she was also 6. I waited quite some time and her baby teeth never got loose. I took her to the dentist and had them pull...
19 Month Old Refuses to Let Us Brush Her Teeth
Oct 29, 2009 ... Brushing Teeth of 14 Month Old Is Not Going Well! Help! ... tooth brush · brush on · cleaning teeth · disney princess bedding ...
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- We bought our daughter a small electic toothbrush when she was around your daughter's age (They have Disney Princess ones that my daughter just LOVED! Have her pick o...
- The idea of singing a quick song while you brush her teeth is a good one. Since she likes to chew away on the toothbrush, tell her she can do that as long as she like...
- Does your daughter like to sing, or when you sing to her? We sing the ABC's with my son twice when we brush- once on top and once on the bottom. The few times he tri...
Black Teeth
Sep 17, 2009 ... My 13 month old daughter has a black/gray tinge to her teeth. The doctor didn't seem too concerned but .... teeth cleaning · cleaning teeth ...
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- That happened to my son but it was because he fell and hurt his mouth. I took him to the dentist and she was not worried about it. She said he hit a nerve that is why ...
- Has she been on antibiotics? I have heard that some can make the teeth gray. If not, and/or you are very concerned, do consult a dentist.
- Something similar happened to my son. I took him to my older son's dentist and he said it was from him having high fevers and dismissed it. The color continued to get ...
Bleeding Gums & Chipping Teeth
The bleeding gums was caused by his father brushing his teeth too hard and the fact that ... was there 4 or 5 times before her first cleaning at 12 months. ...
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- Hi T., Most pediatric dentist want to see kids for their first vist around the age of one. So I would definately take your child to be looked at. My kids see...
- My dentist said he wants to see my son 6 months after his first tooth for a checkup. I can't believe no dentists want to see your son! I'd be searching for someone t...
- The bleeding and chipped teeth does not sound normal. I would search all over your area for a dentist that will see him. If you have to find a pediatric dental special...
Toddler with Gray Teeth!
My 14 month old teeth have turned gray. The doctor did ask me to start an iron ... It wouldn't be a full cleaning for a child that age, but it will help. ...
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- P., My son's teeth turned grey when he was taking gummy multi-vitamins. I took him to the dentist, they cleaned his teeth and all was white again. High amounts of...
- my toddler had that when we started iron supplement. try not to get it on her teeth - in the back of the throat and brush teeth after giving it. we ended up going to a...
- Sometimes little ones that take a lot of antibiotics will have trouble with discolored teeth. I recomment you see or call a dentist. He will be able to give you comple...
Yellow Teeth
They just look at the teeth, no fluoride, abrasive cleaning, etc. We thought 30.00 was great and he is able to get used to going to the dentist now. ...
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- We've been seeing a pediatric dentist since my son was 18 months. It is about $75 a visit. If you go, I recommend a dentist specializing in kids. My regular dentist di...
- My boys have the same problem with yellow teeth even after a dental appointment, they get their teeth brushed twice a day first by them then I or my husband do a follo...
- Antibiotics can cause teeth yellowing as well. Some dentists will let you bring your little one (especially since he is so young) along with your appointment and just...
Loose Front Teeth
Read all 7 responses: "My 3.5 year old has both front teeth loose, ... already bumped it once since we found this out last week at his dental cleaning appt. ...
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- My cousin lost her two front teeth when she was a young 4, and several others right away after that. (She had been born with a few teeth as well, though, so her teeth ...
- My son was early in all his tooth development his entire childhood. He is now 21. He got every tooth two years early. He lost his front teeth at 3 1/2 also, and got ...
- My cousin lost his first baby tooth just before his 4th birthday. It's rare but not unheard of.
18-Month Old and Teeth Cleaning-not Working!
Read all 23 responses: "Hello-does anyone have any suggestions on how I can really clean my daughter's teeth? Everyday we sit together and "brush" our teeth ...
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- I actually was just at my dentist and had asked him that question. We have a two year old who tries to brush but it is more just moving the brush around and chewing o...
- My 18-month-old is incredibly strong and fast and HATES having his teeth brushed by anyone but himself. EW just have to hold him down and get it done. It's a frustra...
- We started our daughter younger on this topic, but the whole "Germs" talk will help her understand the concept of bugs, etc. Then, you can relate it to the bugs and...
