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Dental Fillings for a 4 Year Old
Asked by Z.B. from Boston
on October 9, 2009
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I just took my son to his 1st dentist appointment. He will be 5 in January and it has been a lack of dental insurance that has stopped me from bringing him in sooner,...
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- I would go with the dentist recommendation. Perhaps they can also seal the molars which my kids had done (paint-on stuff by dentist, dry at office, no food or drink f...
- Hi Z., The work needs to be done. Most germs enter the body through the mouth so dental care is very important. I second going to a dental school. Tufts is great. i be...
- In addition to what's been suggested, you might consider a "Hummingbird" battery operated flosser. It vibrates gently as you move the floss holder up and down. It's m...
Waterpiks Good for Kids and Adults?
Asked by M.W. from Boise
on July 3, 2009
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Hi All,
I have been thinking of buying a waterpik or that type of product to use instead of flossing, and maybe instead of brushing, because they have a toothbrush ...
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- Hi M., I am a dentist. PLEASE do not use a waterpik instead of brushing and flossing. I actually do NOT recommend waterpiks in the absence of gum disease or bra...
- I was required to use a Waterpik when I had braces back in high school. I wasn't good at flossing around the braces so it was a good help. Didn't do any damage. I...
- I don't see why they would hurt, be sure to get a fluoride prescription and make sure that YoU brush their back teeth well. My dentist also told me that it is best ...
Braces. What Should I Know?
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on April 26, 2012
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My 8-year-old is getting her braces put on on May 7th (top and bottom). The orthodontist will obviously educate us on how to care for them, etc., but I want some prac...
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- N., NOT saying this to freak you out, but my son had a check up this very morning. And I asked his dentist about the crowding of some of his teeth and how every othe...
- the two most important pieces of advice i can give is brush your teeth reeaallly well (i know someone who got their braces off and u could see the little white squares...
- The Orthodontist will tell you all of that. You just have to ask them. Eating hard things, can bend the wires. Sticky foods can get stuck in the braces. Water p...
Bad Breath
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on April 25, 2012
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I have BAD BREATH and it is becoming extremely bothersome to me...I am not sure what else to do, anyone have any advice to offer? I brush twice a day, floss, brush som...
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Teen Stupidity Today at the dentist...HELP!
Asked by M.R. from Boca Raton
on February 5, 2011
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Today my 2 teenagers had dental appointments which I took them to. I'm one of these moms who is kind of anal retentive about having good teeth and taking care of them....
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- I would have been much more mad about their crummy attitude!! They may be smart, but they really need an attitude adjustment.
- I always hated flossing when I was younger. Lol. I agree with Marci to try the floss picks... or they make flossers that are shaped like a toothbrush, but you snap on ...
- I completely agree with Lucila below. Like several other posters, I think the bigger issue is not the floss, it's the disrespectful way they responded to you by calou...
Tooth Question for Mama Not Baby
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on March 30, 2010
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this morning when i woke up, i had a tender area on my the gum at the last tooth on the top. the gum is a little purple around the tooth on one side. it doesnt hurt on...
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- You could have some of the food or the shell stuck under the gum. Popcorn kernels are really bad at doing this. I would suggest brushing it really well, swishing with ...
- Sounds like you might have a piece of nut stuck in there. I would suggest that you do one of two things, either take our tooth brush and brush it good, so remove an...
- I did not have my wisdom teeth out as a young person, because I thought "Hey, if it ain't broke, don't fix it." But in my 40's, I got a pain in the back gum area. To...
Gum Disease Home Remedies??
Asked by N.R. from Chicago
on March 12, 2012
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Just came from the dentist and was told I have minor gum disease. A surprise as I've always had great teeth/gums and cleaning routine. They did that little test where ...
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- My hygienist always recommends gargling with peroxide/water (half and half). Not sure that will turn it around.... Be careful, vigorous brushing can be the culprit...
- Hydrogen Peroxide. :)
- A water pik works great! Use the water pik, brush, floss and use Listerine mouthwash (it's an antiseptic - kills the germs but you have to keep it in your mouth for a...
Problem with My Gums
Asked by B.L. from Fort Myers
on November 29, 2006
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As a person who despises the dentist with a passion, I can count on one hand how many times I have been to one. Im hoping someone else has had something similar to thi...
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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...
Toothpaste Is Making Me Throw Up
Asked by W.A. from Madison
on October 16, 2008
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I can't find a toothpaste this time that doesn't make me throw up immediately after brushing. I'm 10 1/2 weeks pregnant. It's my 5th pregnancy and I have always been ...
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- Hi W.! I used to gag when brushing too, I just hated it! I used an all-natural toothpaste called Tom's of Maine (I think?, I found it at Walmart. It is very mildy m...
- W., I had the same problem when I was pregnant with my 4th. I found if took a Vit B6 (doctors suggestion) before bed that my morning sickness was better and then toot...
- How about cinnamon flavor? I would try a coop, they have more natural choices and maybe more flavors too.
Pregnancy Gums
Asked by J.P. from Boise
on February 9, 2010
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Hello all you helpful Mamas out there.
I am hoping that someone can give me some advice. I know that this is probably more of a vanity thing right now, but I need ...
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- I had one like this when I was pregnant too. it was on the side though. I had to completely avoid touching it for a long time. I didn't floss it and I barely brushed...
- I can't say that I have experienced exactly what you are going through, but I did get some pregnancy related gingivitis myself. My dentist told me to use listerine eve...
- I got the 'pregnancy-related' conditions...including gestational periodontal disease (bad gums). I can recommend that you keep with your good flossing and brushing ha...
