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How Early Should I Take My Son to the Eye Doctor and Dentist?
(A family with excellent dental hygiene might only have to bring in the baby once a year, families with poor dental hygiene will need to go more frequently) ...
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- I have read that kids should see a dentist once in the first year and once in the second so that the dentist gets a good ground understanding of his/her mouth. Whethe...
- There is a program supported in many states called Infant See. They actually recommend that your child sees a specially trained eye doctor between 6 and 12 months to ...
- Well, I'm not sure if you're single or not, but if you are, your son may qualify for Medicaid. I would suggest applying for that first, because the income level is fa...
Has Anyone Had Lumineers?
I am a dental hygienist so I thought I'd post a response to your question. First of all, congratulations on your new baby and congratulations on wanting to ...
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- My ssiter in law checked into it and it is THOUSANDS of dollars. I don't know if you have thought of braces or maybe bleaching, perhaps you just need caps? The ins wi...
- J., I had 10 teeth fixed with "veneers" about 3 years ago. I had damaged my teeth years ago when I didn't take good care of my braces. I am absolutely THRILLED with...
- Hi J., I am a dental hygienist so I thought I'd post a response to your question. First of all, congratulations on your new baby and congratulations on wanting to im...
Molars
I have been a Dental Hygienist for about 20 years. Every kid gets their teeth differently. The 2yr old should be getting her last 4 baby molars which will ...
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- Teeth arent always predictable. My daughter is 16 mos and now has 3 molars - 1 already all the way through and 2 coming in as we speak. My friends one year old son...
- Hi you are correct about when the molars come in although that is just a guide. Every child is different and may be a little slower in losing and growing teeth. My son...
- Don't worry too much. Children usually follow a pattern, if they originally cut teeth early, then they will probably be on the early side losing teeth & having molars...
5 Year Old Grinding Teeth at Night.......
i am a dental hygienist and have seen lots of children who grind their teeth. it is very common for young kids to grind their teeth, and honestly as long as ...
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- I am an adult that grinds my teeth in my sleep. My dentist suggested using a night guard....and actually perscribed a muscle relaxer for two weeks. Grinding teeth is...
- Get a dentist to fit your child's teeth with a mouthguard to wear at night. It will relax his jaw and after a couple of weeks the jaw will have new muscle memory and ...
- I feel your pain, or I guess I should say I feel your childs pain. Regardless of the reason (and I think it quite reasonable to get a thorough physical and dental che...
Daughter Dental Work
As a mother and a hygienist I would want to be with my child. ... I work in a general dental office and we allow parents to be in the room. ...
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- I am not familiar with Versed but my son has had cavities. We go to Dr. Haring, a pediatric dentist in Dublin. Once they give him the gas, he is fine. It has been s...
- Would never go to a dentist that would not allow me to be there until my child has settled down and I am comfortable. ONce they are out, I can see leaving the room, b...
- WE went through the EXACT same thing with my dtr Leah who is now 5. Her first cavity was at 3, then at 4 she had 7, yup 7. My older dtr has never had a cavity. Basic...
Cavities- Novacaine or Gas
Im a dental hygienist. You would not teach your child to brush this way. All you get your child to know is going to the dentist is painful. ...
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- I had them use gas and novacaine on my 5 year old. I think it would be cruel not to use them.
- If you want her to continue to go to the dentist for the rest of her life, you should do everything you can to avoid any unpleasantness now. I would suggest the gas. ...
- It won't encourage her to take better care of her teeth. It will only cause her to be afraid of the dentist. Make the visit as pleasant as possible. The last thing ...
Floride Drops for Babies
I'm a dental hygiene student and what I have been taught that there is only a small benefit from receiving fluoride during tooth development. the majority ...
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- Hi S.! My expereince with toothbrushing babies and toddlers is that they do not need the fluoride so much as older children or adults. That is why baby toothpaste a...
- Flouride is a poison, so no. Flouride was sold to us as a way to get rid of excess flouride. It should not be used in toothpaste, water or any other way as a supplem...
- Fluoride drops have to be prescribed by his pediatrician. So check with his ped for questions. Regardless if it's in our water system or not, you shouldn't worry so mu...
We Got a Cavity :(
I am a pediatric dental hygienist. While there are many pediatric dentists, I happen to respect and love the office I work in. Dr Patricia Ridgley is highly ...
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- Eric Downey. We love him. His practice really knows how to deal with kids.
- Hi T., The most amazing pediatric dentist I ever found was when we lived in Corvallis. My son had two bad experiences at the dentist (dentist wouldn't listen to him...
- I am a pediatric dental hygienist. While there are many pediatric dentists, I happen to respect and love the office I work in. Dr Patricia Ridgley is highly regarded...
My 1 Year Old Has No Teeth
Hi, J. - I am a dental hygienist and I have seen this many times. Please don't worry. It is EXTREMELY rare that a child literally has no teeth, ...
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- The same thing happened to a friend of mine and then her daughter got them all at once. You can always take her to a pedriatric dentist if you are really concerned, b...
- My daughter is 14 months and still no teeth-- I too have been worried, but I really think it is ok. I have heard they have healthier teeth if they come late. Plus, I...
- Hi, J. - I am a dental hygienist and I have seen this many times. Please don't worry. It is EXTREMELY rare that a child literally has no teeth, or many missing. In ...
How Do I Get My Grand Daughter to Practice Better Hygiene???
No advice, and I apologize to all for my tone... but poor hygiene does not ... As far as the teeth brushing goes, show her people with dental problems on ...
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- Hi D.. I was a foster parent for 11 years. I saw this behavior frequently in kids who were molested. I also saw it in kids who were severely neglected as they never...
- Something else has to be going on. I would sit down and talk to her, not about her hygeine, but about her life. I would observe and ask questions. It is not you it i...
- Your granddaughter is lucky to have you. I agree that whatever her life was like before she came to you warrants counseling. It really sounds like she has some prett...
