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Baby Grinding Teeth!
I'm a dental hygienist, and I just wanted to reassure you that what all the other mom's have already said is correct--it is totally normal for young ...
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- Hi! I'm a dental hygienist, and I just wanted to reassure you that what all the other mom's have already said is correct--it is totally normal for young children to g...
- I took my son to the dentist when I was concerned about the same problem. What I was told was 1) His enamel was healthy and strong so... 2) Don't worry about i...
- M., My son began doing that around 10-11 months as well. It drove me crazy (the sound), so I would reluctantly stick the binky back into his mouth. For him it was j...
Dirty Teeth...
I am a dental hygienist and a mother (twin 3 1/2yr old girls). Sounds like she just needs her teeth cleaned. If you think she will cooperate, you should ...
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- I was at the doc with my 11 month old on Friday and he has 4 teeth so I asked when I should start brushing etc. She said no brushing or toothpaste (not sure if u are u...
- You should buy her a small regular toothbrush, soft bristled. You should also bring your daughter to a pediatric dentist. This dentist has gone two extra years of trai...
- I am a dental hygienist and a mother (twin 3 1/2yr old girls). Sounds like she just needs her teeth cleaned. If you think she will cooperate, you should bring her to...
Is a Dental X Ray Ok When Your Pregnant?
Apr 22, 2009 ... Hi, J., Dental X-Rays give very minimal exposure to radiation. It is probably okay, but why take any chances? I am a dental hygienist, ...
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- no...you are not supposed to have dental xrays while pregnant.
- I would check with your OB, most say it's fine after the 2nd trimester, as long as they cover your belly with the lead apron (which most places do anyway, even when yo...
- No, they should not do one on you...let your dentist know that you are pregnant.
Problem with My Gums
I worked in Dentistry for 15 going on to become a dental hygienist. ... I am a dental hygienist...I think it is great that you take such good care of your ...
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- its bacteria builing up under your gum line. You really should go to the dentist, have a check up and a cleaning. You might want to go and get yourself a waterpik, a...
- I am a dental hygienist and from what you described, it could be a couple of things. First, if you haven't been to the dentist that much, you may be overdue for a pro...
- As a person who has seen the dentist too many times in my life (was born with weak enamel from mom taking anti-bodics when she was pregnant with me)to remember, it sou...
Bad Breath in 1 Year Old
I am a dental hygienist. Make sure you brush his tongue as well as his teeth. Brush forward if he can stick his tongue out, never brush back toward the ...
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- I would take him to the doctor - bad breath could be a sign of an infection! Jenn Smith http://jennsmith.stayinhomeandlovinit.com
- J., They do make toddler toothpaste that is safe for kids. Look for the Oral B stages. I also have the same problem with my oldest ( 3 1/2 yrs old ) and have been ...
- I am a dental hygienist. Make sure you brush his tongue as well as his teeth. Brush forward if he can stick his tongue out, never brush back toward the throat. The ton...
When to Start Brushing My 14 Month Old's Teeth
I've learned from MANY sources, including my son's doc, a nurse and a dental hygienist, that the child has to ingest more than one full, large tube of adult ...
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- Hi J.! I have been a dental hygienist for 24 years so here's my 2 cents worth!! LOL Start brushing her teeth now! Have her do it while you do yours, make it a game, wh...
- It is recommended that you start brushing a child's teeth when they first start to erupt. A good way to start is to use a washcloth while she is taking a bath. Makin...
- You should start brushing as soon as they get teeth or earlier (brushing the gums). She may not like it, but it is very important that she brush especially if she has ...
Space Between Front Teeth
I am a dental hygienist and there is nothing to be concerned about. Many children have large spaces between their front teeth. The space may get smaller as ...
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- I am a dental hygienist and there is nothing to be concerned about. Many children have large spaces between their front teeth. The space may get smaller as other teeth...
- Don't worry about it until the permanent teeth come in. If he has a gap in his front permanent teeth it's very easy to correct.
- My son is almost 11 months old and has the same space b/t his two front teeth. At our 9 month check-up, our Ped. said that we should take him to a Ped. Dentist at 12 m...
3 Year Old Grinding Teeth in His Sleep
I am a dental hygienist. Most of the information you've received below looks pretty good. Yes, grinding the teeth is considered "normal" in young children ...
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- K., Both my children have done this, we even had a consultation with a dentist for my first for a bite plate because we were so worried. For my kids, it was a phase a...
- my daughter actually has this problem during the day, and i did some research. it's actually pretty common for kids this age to grind their teeth, and there are a num...
- Hi, K.. I am a dental hygienist. Most of the information you've received below looks pretty good. Yes, grinding the teeth is considered "normal" in young children (...
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...
How Do I Stop My Baby from Grinding His Teeth?
I am a dental hygienist and I see a lot of teeth grinding in children. There isn 't anything you can do from a dental point of view and he will grow out of ...
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- Grinding their teeth is pretty normal. It's just pure facination at the sounds they can make. What you might try is to give your son something to chew on that is har...
- My daughter did the same thing at 14 months old. It's probably because they're just learning that they can make cool noises with those little white things growing in t...
- Hey H., I am a dental hygienist and I see a lot of teeth grinding in children. There isn't anything you can do from a dental point of view and he will grow out of it....
