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Gums Have Been Swollen in My 10 Month Old for over a Month, Probably 2
As son as my son got his first teeth I took him to the dentist , per AAoP guidlines. .... H.H. answers from San Diego on April 1, 2008. I have three amazing ...
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- I have three amazing children, and I have learned with each of them to trust my instincts. If you aren't getting the response you think you should from the pediatricia...
- Hello there, the first thought that came to my mind after reading was have you consider a dentist? i know he may seem to young to go to a dentist, but they are the...
- Molars can take a long time to come in. When my almost 3 year old was a baby and getting his molars it took around 6 months. I thought numerous times that the teeth ...
Dentist
If I had listened to my own dentist, I would have waited until age 3. .... L.L. answers from San Diego on April 18, 2008. Hi,. I have a friend that is a ...
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- Our dentist said not until he was 3.
- Hi C., I work for a pediatric dentist, not a dentist that says they specilizes in pediatrics. There is a difference, a true pediatric dentist/specialist, goes to schoo...
- I just asked my dentist that question. He said that we should wait until our son is between 2 and 3 (he's 8 months now). He had made a very good statement- (what 1 y...
Pediatric Dentist
I haven't been to either of those dentists. My family uses Dr. Gardner and he is great. ... Dentist Recommendations in N. County San Diego? ...
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- B., My pediatrician recommended David J. Martinez. She says he's the best in town. I haven't taken my son yet, but if that helps... K.
- I haven't been to either of those dentists. My family uses Dr. Gardner and he is great. His staff is really friendly and personable. He is really great with my kid's...
- I would choose meckler. I just asked a doc I use to work with the same thing and he actually sugested both. His child sees Meckler, so I think for that reason I woul...
Having a Tooth Pulled While 33Weeks Pregnant.
S.B. answers from San Diego on April 25, 2008. Hello A., I am a dentist (with 18 years experience) and here my professional advice: ...
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- This all depends on the tooth. Is there a filling in the tooth? What you want to be careful of is what is the dentist going to use to numb the area? Also, is there ...
- You would probably just receive a local anesthetic (novacaine), meaning a shot. You shouldn't have any complications from this. If they have to put you under for whate...
- I had 4 wisdom teeth pulled (3 wisdom, 1 molar) just as I started my second trimester. I know it sounds crazy, but my insurance was up so I had to make a decision. T...
Toddler with Bad Breath
I found out from my son's dentist that not only should I clean his teeth, but also his tongue. .... K.G. answers from San Diego on October 29, 2008. Hi R., ...
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- Don't forget to brush his tongue-not just the teeth. Not many people know this, but when I worked at the pedo office we always told the parents to also brush their ton...
- Hi R., My daughter who is 3 had that same problem. I would make sure that her teeth were brushed really well, but her mouth would still smell bad. You have to make ...
- Is he drinking enough water and eating enough fruits and veggies? Bad breath is usually from a build up in the intestines. Is he eliminating enough? Is he ingesting...
First New Tooth Discoloration???
His dentist said that sometimes if there is trauma to the baby teeth, like bumping it really hard(which he ... B.D. answers from San Diego on May 21, 2008 ...
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- When my permanent teeth came in on the bottom (as a child), my two bottom teeth were discolored and my top front teeth had some ridges. I have been to several dentist...
- most people are not aware that the baby teeth are setting the ground for the perm. ones. I would seek a second opinion on this. It is possible the damage on the baby...
- I don't know about that.... but if a child has had antibiotics etc. this can discolor teeth as well. As far as his cavities... remember that eating sugar does not ...
Daughter Afraid of Sugar Bugs
J.L. answers from San Diego on December 1, 2008. Hi K., I think your dentist used a poor choice of words, my daughter at 5 would have reacted the sane way, ...
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- Just a guess, but is your dentist Dr. Regala? This is the very reason that I took my kids out of her practice! At 4 1/2 your daughter is intelligent enough to know...
- Hi - first-borns tend to be worriers! They over-think things and stew about them generally, esp. when they're young. Yes, I'm sure she'll outgrow it - just be very p...
- Kids that age are very literal. She's undoubtedly thinking very literally, imagining actual bugs crawling around in her mouth. No wonder she's freaked out! There is...
3 Year Old with Cavities
Y.M. answers from San Diego on January 18, 2008. HI, I recommend oral sedation. It relaxes them. My kids dentist also puts on a movie for them as well. ...
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- I have five children,,,and please dont put her under. I have a four year old that had a cavity filled last year and was scared, but I have a dentist in OC that Ive kno...
- Hi A. my daughter had to get alot of work done we put her under we had to . We went to loma linda they have a great doctors and the front desk staff was very helpful. ...
- HI, I recommend oral sedation. It relaxes them. My kids dentist also puts on a movie for them as well. Y.
Toddler's Teeth
Take him to a childrens dentist if you haven't already. ... J.L. answers from San Diego on May 5, 2008. Canker sores are painful, you can use cloreseptic ...
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- if it is a canker sore you can use peroxide. Have your son rinse his mouth with a half & half mixture of hydrogen peroxide (in the brown bottle) and water. It's safe b...
- If you live in Long Beach or near, there is "The Children's Clinic" http://www.thechildrensclinic.org/ Free services or low cost for those with no insurance. Please c...
- Canker sores are painful, you can use cloreseptic spray for the pain, and try and make sure he keeps things out of his mouth. healing time is different for different p...
Iron Stains on Teeth of Toddler
D.P. answers from San Diego on March 11, 2007. My little girl had the same problem with the iron stains. I took her to the dentist who said to brush her ...
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- My little girl has been taking iron supplements since she was born because she was premature. She doesn’t have teeth yet but her split-up has become a stain bomb. We...
- My little girl had the same problem with the iron stains. I took her to the dentist who said to brush her teeth with baking soda. It took the stains away after two bru...
- Hi C.. This may be a stupid question but have you taken him to the dentist? Maybe they could suggest something. Or maybe they can clean them. I'm actually surprised yo...
