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My Son Is Going to Have to Be Sedated!
Asked by C.S. from Atlanta
on May 6, 2009
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I took my 4 year old son to the dentist yesterday and found out he has a pretty bad cavity that will need a cap. He freaked out at the cleaning so they weren't able to...
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- My 4 year old son had crowns and teeth pulled and they used this blanket thing that straps him in so he can't move. I hated to have them do it but they needed to work ...
- My son had it done twice in the past six months. He needed two silver caps and had a really hard time just getting a cleaning done. He is six. It wasn't bad. He drank ...
- My daughter had the same procedure done. They gave her a pill that I crushed and mixed with a little of liquid for her to drink. It calmed her and she came through t...
Teeth Whitening
Asked by T.C. from Provo
on August 17, 2009
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Does anyone know of a natural way to whiten teeth? I've heard that the bleaching process at the dentist can weaken the teeth and make them more susceptible to cavitie...
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- Hydrogen Peroxide and baking soda. Mix it up like a cream paste. Brush your teeth with it for a few minutes. Its a stain remover and whitener AND its cheap! The ...
- Hydrogen Peroxide 10 minutes a day work great!
- There are so many studies that have proven that whitening in a dentist's office show there are no adverse effects to the process. It does not weaken enamel or make th...
Sealing Molars
Asked by P.B. from Hartford
on August 12, 2009
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My seven year old went to the dentist yesterday and they recommended having her molars sealed. It costs about $145 to have four teeth done. For me it makes sense as it...
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- I had my teeth sealed as a 13 year old and I am sure that it prevented a lot of cavities and strife. I would do it to my son if he needs it. It was also a whole lot ea...
- Hi P., My brother-in-law is a dentist. He insists my kids teeth are sealed. It doesn't hurt and it saves them so much pain in the long run. D. C. Mom of 4
- I would do it, My mom had mine done and I NEVER EVER got a cavatiy EVER I had asked about doing them with my daughter but they told me to wait till ALL her adult teeth...
Dental Care for Toddler
Asked by E.R. from Washington DC
on February 20, 2009
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I am seeking advice as to how to best care for my daughter's teeth. She is 13 months old and has 6 teeth. I have been wiping her teeth and gums with a wet cloth before...
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- The bad breath may be due to teething. I always notice it before new teeth erupt. Get a baby toothbrush and natural toothpaste(Jason brand is good - available at Vitam...
- My 14 month old hates to get her teeth brushed. I use a cloth on her teeth, but use the tooth brush to clean her tongue, she loves that. I use natural toothpaste for t...
- It is not too late to brush her teeth with a toothbrush and infant toothpaste. We let our girls walk around with a toothbrush and they bite on it and play with it in t...
Need to See a Dentist - Insurance Vs. Cash Advice
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on August 12, 2009
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Hello Fellow moms,
My husband and I do not have dental insurance, and it's been two years since we've been seen. I have a tendency toward cavities, and I'm sure som...
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- UW and lake washington technical college (kirkland) both have dental programs and have clinics open to the public. you would have a student working on you, but they a...
- Hi J.,.. looks like the other two posts already had my idea... check out the local dental hygenist schools. good luck..
- J., Shoreline Community College has a dental school that I have used in the past for some dental work. I don't remember all their prices but I do remember that a s...
Toddler Bad Cavity
Asked by J.F. from Salt Lake City
on December 3, 2008
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The dentist told me that my daughter has a bad cavity and has to get a cap put on it. The cavity is in so deep. Has anyone ever had to have that done my daughter is 2y...
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- When this happened to my daughter she was about 4 years old. She was scared to death of the dentist so he suggested a pediatric dentist. The first time I took her they...
- I feel for you! My son goes in a week from Friday to get a root canal, 4 caps and several fillings done. He's 3. The dentist said genetics and being a preemie had some...
- I used to pin my kids down in my lap and brush their teeth. When I was finished THEN they were allowed to practice brushing their own teeth.
My Two and a Half Year Old Hates Brushing His Teeth!
Asked by Y.C. from Miami
on July 27, 2009
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So I've been going through a big hassel trying to brush my son's teeth. He always wants to do it all by himself but I know that he won't clean them very well. I've let...
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- get him an electronic toothbrush that sings songs. it will brush them a lot better than he could and the song will make it fun.
- What I did with my now 3 year old is I let her brush by herself for a count of 30 and then it's my turn. You really need to do it so his teeth get cleaned properly. ...
- I have to tell my little girl that I need to check to make sure all of the buggies are off of her teeth and that I need to tickle them. I tell her that she can start b...
Dentist Taking 3 Year Old
Asked by C.W. from St. Louis
on July 27, 2009
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We are looking for a dentist for my niece's 3 year old. Having a hard time finding one and the child is showing signs of a real toothache (sensitive to foods, pain whe...
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- We used to live in Florissant and we took our boys to Dental Kids. It is on Lindbergh in Florissant. Friendly staff and they take little kids. Our son went for his fir...
- Andy Kim is a pedodontist (kids dentist) in Hazelwood and a really nice guy Google Andrew Kim DDS
- Hi, C.! I have THE most wonderful dentist in the world! LOL I've seen small children visit him as a patient, but I can't tell you if he has an "age limit" for new p...
Cavities in Baby Teeth: Looking for Advice About How to Proceed.
Asked by I.I. from Seattle
on July 7, 2009
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Despite our best efforts, our child has a cavity. I am specifically looking for advice/experiences about how your dentist has handled this issue. Our dentist doesn't a...
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- We go to kool smiles its a kids denistry and they allow you back with your children if you want, or they can go back by themselves! I would not feel comfortable sendin...
- Hi I., This is just my opinion so please take it as that, an opinion. Doctors of any sort who refuse to allow parents in the room during procedures make me nervous...
- My daughter's dentist had this policy, but when my daughter injured her tooth at 2 years, he did not enforce it. She had to have regular visits for about 18 months, an...
Pediatric Dentistry Cavity Filling Sedative?
Asked by T.N. from St. Louis
on November 19, 2008
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My 3 year old has a cavity between his superior central incisors (top front two teeth). I am embarrassed to say this, it's my fault I realize, too much juice and not ...
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- Whatever you decide to do with the sedating, please don't wait until they just "fall out" because some kids don't lose their top baby teeth until they are 6 or even 7 ...
- I am a general dentist and I have been practicing for 8 years. I specialized in kids for the first 4 years of my career. I would follow your dentist's recommendation...
- Our dentist uses lasers to fix cavities so there is no numbing or pain. My kids were out in about 25 minutes smiling with their stickers. You may want to find a dentis...
