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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...
Is the Dentist Really That Necessary?
Asked by M.E. from San Francisco
on August 12, 2009
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My 7 year old really dislikes the dentist. She dislikes the attempts at x-rays (makes her gag), the teeth polishing, etc. Short of drugging her I really feel that I ...
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- The best way to keep your children's teeth healthy are healthy diet, lots of brushing with NON floridated paste, especially after carbs, ( I keep a toothbrush pack in ...
- i agree that it would be good for you to find a dentist who will take the time to explain the procedures more to you. they are doing much more than just xrays and fluo...
- I'd call around for a dentist who paints on the flouride: those spongges are one of my worst memories of the dentist, but my kids haven't had to endure them. I think ...
Teething W/ Molars?
Asked by A.M. from Minneapolis
on April 28, 2008
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Hi all,
My little guy, now 11 months, has turned from a super happy and sweet baby to a very cranky and clingy baby! He already has 8 teeth--4 on top and 4 on the bo...
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- Hyland's teething tablets! Whoever invented them is my hero! I didn't use them with my first child because I was SURE they wouldn't work (I have no idea why I thought...
- My 11 month old is very similar to this. What I learned from my oldest is that it not only might be the teeth, but some of the clingyness could be from his being very...
- My 6 year old is getting her 6yr.molars and all she wants to do is chew on stuff. She keeps saying mom I just want to chew. I have been finding anything fun for to ch...
How Do I Get Her to Sleep?
Asked by C.Y. from New York
on April 29, 2007
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My daughter just turned 1. I have always had to hold her for her to fall asleep and then put her in her crib. Recently, a few hours after putting her into her crib, sh...
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- hi i twin boys that my husband and i used to hold every nihgt with there bottles and they would fall asleep this way . at 1 1/2 yrs old there doc asked me how do i p...
- Hi Candice, I had the same problem that you had. I started letting my son cry until he fell asleep. It was hard at first but they'll get used to it eventually. M...
- This sounds very similar to what I went through with my youngest son. Part of his sleep issues was my fault because he is my last son and I didn't want to give that u...
Teething: Molars at 10 Mos?!?
Asked by L.W. from San Diego
on December 29, 2008
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Hello mamas, Could it be possible that my little guy could be getting his molars in at 10 mos old? He already has his top 4 and his bottom 4, & now he's showing signs...
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- Kind of early to start the molars...but, nothing is impossible. But, I agree with Susan check to make sure he is teething, and not something else. My Godson, used to g...
- Hi L.. Its definitely possible. My daughter had all four molars out by her first birthday. She already has one of her 2 year teeth, one half way out, and two that brok...
- Like Jacy said, they have 2 sets of molars and this could be his first set coming in. What helped my daughter was putting a damp washcloth in the freezer for her to ch...
Whether to Cap or Fill Baby Molars on 2 Year Old / Level of Pain to Expect
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on May 27, 2009
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My 2 year old daughter is scheduled to undergo IV sedation this Saturday (in the dentist office with an anesthesiologist)to cap 2 molars and fill 4 other teeth. (I'm t...
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- What you describe reminds me of pictures I have seen of a dental condition called Fluoridosis (sp?) Google it and see if her teeth look like that. Seems the dentist ...
- I would get a second opinion. This happened with my son when he was 3. They said he needed a crown when I took him elsewhere that dentist said no they could do a cavit...
- I agree with getting a second opinion first. Dentists seem to vary so much with what they recommend. Good luck, I am sure this is worrying you a lot. You might al...
Molars
Asked by A.S. from Philadelphia
on June 9, 2009
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This is a modified request from my last post..can you please share your "cutting molars" experience so I do not feel like I am losing my mind. My daughter just turned...
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- It varies from child to child. My first one was a nightmare! Teething made him miserable. It does get better - at least until the next ones come in. ;o) I just no...
- This just happened in my house. My 1 year old ended up with a double EI and a cold and molars all at once...best you can do is just keep her comfortable...maybe Motri...
- Molars,congestion and everything else is such a trying things on the mothers. While the fathers help out ultimately it is the mom's that deal with them when they are s...
Premature Babies and Tooth Decay
Asked by R. from Pittsburgh
on May 2, 2007
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Hi everyone, I have a 4 year old son with extensive tooth decay. I took him to the dentist yesterday who told me he would have to see a pediatric periodontist to fix h...
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- My seven year old had stainless steelcaps put on 6 teeth when he was 5. They did them all at one time, in the hospital, under anaesthesia. I was very nervous about h...
- Hi R.! I would call the pediatric periodontist's office and talk to them about what to expect. I am sure they will go above and beyond to make it as pleasant of an...
- I'm sorry I don't know what to tell you about getting his teeth fixed, but I do know that early dental visits can traumatize children. Talk to the dentist about what ...
Baby Molars
Asked by N.E. from Honolulu
on September 23, 2008
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Hi mamas! My daughter is 10 months old and is getting her molars in. They look so sore!! First question, is it supposed to bleed and look nasty? It looks like someone ...
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- my daughter started to get her first set of molars in at 13 months but they didnt break through the skin till 16 or 17 months. it takes her a long time to cut her teet...
- My son just got his molars at 13 months. They looked red, but not as bad as you described. He was in a horrible mood though while they came up, like screaming often ...
- Probably her molars. My oldest got his first tooth at 4 months and was an early teether in general. He got his 6 year molars at 4 1/2 and is now 10 and already has h...
How Long Must This Teething for a 20 Month Old Go On??
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on May 4, 2007
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My cheerful 20 month old has not been so cheerful lately. It seems that the four eye teeth or 'canines' have been by far the worst. Even worse than her first molars!...
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- We are going through the same teething issues with our 17 month old. He's actually working on his 2 year molars. He's been miserable every other month since Christma...
- My 18 month old recently got his 4 canines and they were HORRIBLE as well. LOTS of crying and crabbiness, LOTS of cuddles to TRY to comfort him, SEVERAL sleepless nig...
- Have you tried teething tablets, they work wonderfully all homeopathic and they melt in your baby's mouth. My boys all loved them, they thought they were candy, it hel...
