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Braces over 30
Im a Dental Assistant and I worked some time in an ortho office. Invisalign is more for people who dont need a lot work in their mouths and the traditional ...
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- Im a Dental Assistant and I worked some time in an ortho office. Invisalign is more for people who dont need a lot work in their mouths and the traditional braces are ...
- I had traditional braces as a kid and in my mid 20s my bottom teeth moved a little so I had invisaline. My opinion would be to opt for traditional braces and if you a...
- Hi C., I had braces put on at age 38!! It was my 40th. Birthday present to myself. I had very high eyeteeth, and went through a lot of teasing when I was young, but ...
Looking for Good Family Dentistry Office in Denton
A couple of the dental assistants worked at my daughter's daycare before they became dental assistants so they are wonderful with children. Helpful? ...
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- Lilian Miller Dental in Denton is great. It is off the loop and 35 (the same shopping center at Red Pepper and Albertsons). They are wonderful with adults and childr...
- I took my son who is 4 years old to Stone Creek Dental on Hwy 35 and Loop 288. They were awesome! He had never been to the dentist before and he had a blast. He and...
- We love CrossRoads Dental, it is just east of Denton on 380.
Nitrous Oxide vs Conscious Sedation for 4 Year Old Dental Treatment
I worked as a dental assistant at a pediatric dentists office for several years and I would recommend conscious sedation. Nitrous Oxide definately works for ...
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- My DD#1 who is now 5 had two caps put on when she had just turned 4. We did the conscious sedation and it turned out wonderfully. First was the kiddie cocktail. The...
- So sorry you and your son have to deal with this. It isn't fun! My son had the conscious sedation when he had just turned 6. They called it the "kiddie coctail". E...
- I wouldn't choose either for my child that young if I could do something different. Being conscious and trapped in your body while someone manipulates it is horrifying...
Baby Teeth Problems
I work for a dentist as a dental assistant. How old is your son? You should take kids at an early age like about 1 yr. old. Just to get hom use to the chair ...
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- Hi M. Even though the gap runs in the family dentist say it is better for children to have gaps in there teeth that way the sugar doesn't sit between there teeth. But...
- Most dentists don't want to see kids until they're about 3 (once all of their baby teeth come in) of course if his teeth are causing problems you can push the first ap...
- I have worked in dental for 18 yrs. now, I am not a Dr. but I do know a bit...firstly, DON'T worry! The first 2 teeth may look huge, and in your sons case, may look b...
Should I Get Dental Sealant in My 7 Year Old's Teeth?
I am an experienced dental assistant. I've been in the field on and off since 1989. I have seen some aweful tooth decay on young children. ...
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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...
Dentist/Eye Doctor Reccomendations
Dr. Thomas' office is one of the VERY few that actually have dental hygienists to clean the kids teeth, a lot of pediatric dentists have dental assistants ...
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- Hey Girl, It's me! I take the girls to Dr. Donna Thomas. We love her office, staff,her...they are all great. I have always understood to take the kiddos once they h...
- I take my 6 year old son to Indian Springs Dental Clinic off State and I-635. It is a small drive, but they specialize in children and my son loves to go.
- I take my 3 year old to a pediatric dentist, Donna Thomas. Her office is located at approx. 95th & Metcalf in Overland Park. ###-###-####
Dental Work for My 2 Year Old
Hi there, having gone to school to be an RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) I say do not wait! If you wait the cavity could get worse and deeper and your ...
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- Yes the nursing must stop. My son had a habit of chewing on rock and breaking teeth. Some of the first teeth they loose will be the front ones so you could hold off fo...
- Hi there, having gone to school to be an RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) I say do not wait! If you wait the cavity could get worse and deeper and your little one co...
- I realize that this post if from a little while ago...but I have a 21 month old who is still nursing and has had cavities filled, on his front four teeth. I have to s...
Questioning Dental Procedure for 3-Year Old
Greetings, I am in the dental field and saw your question. ... Sometimes it's more work and trouble for the dentist, the assistant and the parent but it's ...
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- My daughter also had cavities at a young age. about at age 4 she had to have sedation dentistry to get a crown because we had waited too long to take her to the denti...
- My oldest had his first cavities at 3 1/2 (my boys unfortunately inherited my families bad enamel). He was not sedated and did great - our pediatric dentist, Robert Mo...
- This procedure is VERY necessary. Even though they are baby teeth, if your daughter has cavities that are left untreated, the decay will cause her more pain as the de...
Advice on Dental Surgery
I was a pediatric dental assistant, and I've assisted with a few General anesthesia cases. I just want you to know that he's completely safe and that ...
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- My son had tons of surgeries before he was eight...what worked best with him was a calm, guided tour of the area previous to the surgery...meeting the nice nurses and ...
- My son (at the same age & weight) had his tonsils removed- I was much more afraid than he was. Bring a stuffed animal or blanket he loves and be there when he goes out...
- My son went thru the same thing when he was 2. His teeth came in decayed and he needed 4 caps and 8 fillings. The hospital staff was wonderful. He was checked into ...
Flouride with Young Children
I used to be a dental assistant prior to my son. You can have them write you a script for a flouride supplement. My son who is two and a half uses ...
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- L. I used to be a dental assistant prior to my son. You can have them write you a script for a flouride supplement. My son who is two and a half uses toothpaste wit...
- L., I've been in the dental field for 23 years. Your daughter is ready to use regular toothpaste. I used to use fluoride toothpaste on my girls since they cut tee...
- I am not a dentist L. but I give my 21/2 year old floride toothpaste but a very small drop on her brush. Most tubes if I am not mistaken, give you age specifications r...
