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3 Yr Old Needs Filling
Asked by A.C. from Springfield
on September 8, 2009
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My youngest (almost 4 year old) went for the 2nd check up of her life to discover she has a cavity. They say the deep grooves in her teeth make her prone. I have an ...
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- If it's a small filling and they aren't getting anywhere near the nerve, she won't need novocaine, and that's a good thing. Most pediatric dentists have great experie...
- Some dentists will have the child sit in mom's lap. Not sure what your dentist does. But try to stay calm because she will sense your tension and get upset. Just te...
- Hi A., My oldest daughter (now 7) has had four cavities already. I don't know how it's happening, as we help her brush her teeth 2x/day and she flosses every night...
Severe Reaction to Dental Cap
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on September 3, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I have a very strange issue occurring with my 4 (5 years old in November) year old son. First of all, he is very stubborn, more than my other two kids ...
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- Oh S., I am so sorry! It is definitely psychological. He had a traumatic experience and is working through it. THe fact that he is eating shows gradual change. To spee...
- Good Morning S.: It is 3:45 am here in ca and I thought I'd check the computer before going to bed. As the mother of 5 I felt I needed to respond to your question. I ...
- One of my kids is that stubborn. I suggest a nice, healthy BRIBE. "Honey, if you will close your mouth and act normally again I will buy you X today." Make the brib...
3 Year Old Needs Cap on Front Tooth and a Cavity Fixed.
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on January 29, 2009
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We took our son to Dentistry for Children & Adolescents. They told us our son would have to be put down to cap his tooth and fix a cavity. Ok fine no big deal. They se...
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- B., when my daughter was 2 years old she needed some dental work which required her being placed under general anesthesia. I recall we needed to put that same amount ...
- B., you have received some good advice here. Here is what I would do..... If you have dental have the dentist submit a pre approval, the insurance will process it to ...
- There is a medical credit card called Care Credit. We had to use it when my husband had cyst removed from his mouth and they wanted the money up front. Just go to ww...
Pain After Dental Filling
Asked by C.S. from New York
on August 31, 2009
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I am 13 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I lost a filling last week. I called a new dentist, since our insurance changed, I cant see my old dentist. They had me come ...
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- Hi Crytal, I totally feel your pain. I was literally in the same situation about 2 weeks ago, though Im not pregnant. I had a cavitiy filled which ended up turning...
- A couple things could be going on but the one that comes to mind first is that the filling changed the way your teeth are meeting. Call the dentist and have him check ...
- Hello - I can definitely relate to this - there's a wonderful connection between having children and dental issues. In a situation like this, you have to weigh the ben...
When Did You Stop Brushing Your Child's Teeth?
Asked by T.D. from Phoenix
on August 27, 2008
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Just curious how old your kids were before you stopped helping them brush their teeth--meaning they did it completely on their own everytime...
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- We brush their teeth in the evening and they brush their own teeth in the morning. They get great kudos from their dentist every 6 months. They are 5 and 7 years old...
- I have heard/read from my dentist you need to assist them until they are about 7 years of age.
- I have two children; 4 and 2 years old. They get a turn brushing their teeth and then I get a turn. Our dentist told me that by the time they are 8, if I've done a g...
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...
Pediatric Dentist in Mesa or Gilbert
Asked by S.M. from Phoenix
on August 11, 2009
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I am looking for a pediatric dentist in the Gilbert and/or Mesa area. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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- Based on a review from Phoenix Magazine and several recommendations I just made my (two year old) son's first appointment with Dr. Creech - he was voted top pediatric ...
- My kids see Dr. Brian at Breeze Dental. They love him! Very friendly and professional. Here is their website: http://www.breezedentalaz.com/
- Dr. Jared Welch is wonderful and his staff is great too. He is located on Lindsey and Pecos. Please tell him I referred you if you end of there. K. Hendricks
My Son's Teeth
Asked by S.M. from Reno
on August 11, 2006
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hi iam new to mamasource i think this is a great way to connect with alot of people! anyways my 7 1/2 yr old son has the worst teeth!! they are so rotten from not brus...
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- Hi S. I am also new to Mamasource I love it. I do have to same problem as you My son is a 11 and he needs braces we can't afford braces. they cost 4,000.00 there is no...
- A persons' teeth are something they will be judged on their entie life no matter what the cost...it is worth it. If you do not have dental insurance I would suggest g...
- I was in a similar position last year except I had 2 children with teeth issues. We found a fabulous solution! It is called "The caring foundation" Through private ...
Looking for an Orthodontist in Gardner/Olathe Area
Asked by S.K. from Kansas City
on April 30, 2009
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Hi mamas,
I'm looking for an ortho in my area. I don't know anyone who has had the 'braces experience' recently so I'm feeling pretty clueless. I'd like to not have...
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- I have used Dr. Lovinggood in Olathe (151st & Ridgeview) for both of my teenage boys and have had a positive experience.
- We have 8 grown kids, 5 had to have braces. But no cavities!!! So we had a 3 orthodontists over the years. The last three kids had Dr. Kelly Toombs in Gardner. He'...
- Dr. Young is very good in Spring Hill. We have had 2 in braces and getting ready to go to him for our third.
Torn: 1 Child Needs Regular Dental Care / the Other Wants Braces / 47 on Test &
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on November 14, 2008
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zeros on homework. This is a mess and I am so torn. I am the step mom. We think things are going well with the 12 yr old and then zap! 47 on a history test and we f...
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- Hi L., My opinion is to do exactly what you are doing, what is best for the kids when you have them. I'd take the younger one to the dentist and not worry about what ...
- I dont have any advise about the other stuff but take her to a different dentist for a cleaning or what ever dental work she needs and maybe talk to an attorney about ...
- L., I will say that I do not agree that braces are a privilege. If the dentist is saying she needs braces, then she should get them. At 12-years-old, it will be a ...
