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Frenectomy or Not?
The cool thing is that it is a jagged look , so she can floss--the wire goes up and down. Can you picture that? Anyway, whenever I tell anyone about this, ...
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- Hi Jane, Our daughter had to have a frenectomy for the very same reason. She was 9 years old at that time. It turned out to be a very quick and painless procedure (...
- One ortho recommended it for my 11 year old before she got braces. But, we went with another ortho who didn't say anything about it (price and we moved). After about...
- Hi, I had this procedure done 35 years ago when I was 12....I remember it being a little unpleasant at the time...but the orthodontist told my Mom that if that did not...
Cavities in Young Children
Just like you, he said it was the result of not flossing. ..... They can graduate to normal floss later. And, I recommend "Tooth Tunes" or some character ...
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- My son, now 11 had several cavities when he was younger. If you have a good pediatric dentist, there should be no reason to use nitrous, but it does depend on the chi...
- I cant stress this enough!! Its all in the dentist. My dentist told me my daughter had a cavaity due to the same thing as your child. Well, I freaked and asked how ...
- Both my son & daughter had cavities in between their teeth last year as a result of poor flossing. My daughter did ok with the gas, but I hated seeing her that way. ...
Fluoride or No Fluoride?
We hadn't been flossing at all. The cavities were on the sides of the molars ... We started using the reach floss wand, which is easier for my kids to use ...
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- Hi A.! My boys are not toddler age yet, but I know that I will NOT be letting them brush their teeth with fluoride until they quit swallowing. I'm not a dentist, bu...
- I'm not a healthcare expert, but often times what the "experts" say is more harmful than what your mother and mother's mother would have told you. Flouride is a poiso...
- no fluoride. you don't need it, you already get too much from your tap water.
Toddler's Teeth
The dental hygenist said it was okay, just brush and floss (! ... Neither of my children have been to the dentist but I do floss their teeth and check ...
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- I actually do make sure my 3 yr old brushes her teeth 2 times a day. I don't want to make you feel bad or anything, ('cause it seems you already feel a little guilty)...
- I BRUSH MY 14 MONTH OLD TEETH TWICE A DAY AND SHE HAS GONE TO THE DENTIST. THEY SAY TAKE THEM WHEN THEY TURN 1. HER FRONT TWO TEETH UNDER NEAR GUM WAS RED SO HE SAID T...
- BRUSH BRUSH BRUSH!!! We learned the hard way. My son went to the dentist at two (we had been brushing 2 times a day for at least 6 months by that time) and he had 5 ...
My 2 1/2 Year Old Won't Let Us Brush His Teeth...
Oct 24, 2009 ... Medicines · Mental Health · Potty Training · Preventative Care · Reproductive ..... He likes to play with the floss also. ...
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- Buy your son a battery operated toothbrush. My son has a routine at night with brushing the teeth. He takes his allergy medicine and then we brush his teeth. I sit him...
- Ah, wannabe independent toddlers want power. Have you taken your son to the dentist yet? If yes, and his check-up is good, no worries until next visit. If no, make an ...
- You have some good recommendations here! We have 2 toothbrushes out at a time (4 or 5 total) and he gets one, and I get one. He does his thing (sucking, biting, pl...
Gum Problems During Pregnancy..
Medicines · Mental Health · Potty Training · Preventative Care · Reproductive .... manually brushing my teeth Floss if you can it helps to strengthen your ...
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- hi J., i think you should see a dentist right away (or as soon as the insurance kicks in). oral health is linked to our overall health, and if you have an infection it...
- See the dentist ASAP. In the mean time...take calcium with vit. D. My doctor had me on Caltrait Plus with Vit.D. Also keep your teeth and gums extrememly clean. Use li...
- As a Dental Hygiene Student having just learned about pyogenic granulomas, I second Lisa and Luz. IT's nothing to worry about, but you should definetly have your teet...
Retractable Screen Door
Get a (teeth) floss threader, then cut tiny 1/2 inch or so pieces of yarn. ... embroidery floss comes in every color you might possibly like and is great ...
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- I use to work at a window and door replacement company and we sold those. They use to give stickers away with them to put on the screens. I don't really know how you...
- A., Thanks for asking this great question. Our door is in the garage because someone walked through it once too many times. :) I'm looking forward to trying some of ...
- Someone I know used a beaded earring with a soft back. To expand on this you could thread beads and attach.
Bad Breath
As for the problem there are many causes We live by listerine at our house We swish before nad after brushing and floss I probably keep listerine in ...
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- If he is "always" telling you things to "help" you, then you can get mad, but if he is like my hubby, and just lacks timing, say thanks in a sarcastic voice and go tak...
- No I don't think you look week. It would totally hurt my feelings too and I would probably me mad at first but in the long run I would be glad he told me so I wouldn'...
- I had the same thing happen to me. At first, I was kind of hurt, but then decided that I'd rather he tell me so I could take care of it, rather than go out in public ...
Bad Breath
She should also floss before brushing at bedtime, especially if her teeth are close together. I know some children's baby teeth aren't close together like ...
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- First, is she getting enough liquids, i.e. water? Second, does she have sinus drainage, etc? Third, check the back of her throat to see if her tonsils are enlarged. ...
- E., Does your daughter suffer with sinus or have a cold. Often bad breath is due to an infection. Also, brush her tongue when brushing her teeth. Might help.
- She may need her tonsils taken out, or she may have a sinus infection. Rosie
First Baby Teeth Coming in Crooked
The baby teeth do effect the adult teeth so make sure you have your kids brush and floss. Start them early. My nephew who is now 4 has been flossing since ...
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- I was wondering the same thing about my one year old! Thanks for asking the question!
- They're just baby teeth that will come out anyway. Hopefully adult teeth will come in better. Even my daughter's adult teeth came in crooked, and then they straighte...
- Hi T., I wouldn't worry to much about these. Growing up the dentist told my parents that I needed braces. I think I was not even a teen at this point. But I have pre...
