Baby Teeth Problem... Please Help!!!

I am sorry your baby is having this problem. I don't have any information about the condition or problem. I can give you the number a pediodontist that is a marvolous man and I have refered many people to him and only hear good things after. He is in Riverside Ca. and his name is Dr. Beam his phone number is ###-###-####. Before you take your baby anywhere just call and ask for advice, and see if it consistant with where you plan to go. I would trust no one else for my children. He has the best staff all the way around and very kid friendly. Just call please. I wish you and your baby the best.

My best friend's daughter had this problem on some of her teeth. It was really not decay, but some kind of mineral deficiency that she had in-utero. She went to one Beverly Hills-type dentist who recommended lasering the teeth and teeth whitening and several other procedures costing thousands of dollars. She decided to get a second opinion, and went to a small-town dentist, who told her there was nothing structurally wrong with the teeth, and she did not have to do anything, except brush after every meal (so, just more brushing than most kids do). They just had toothbrushes in the diaper bag, the car, the kitchen, bathroom, etc. She really did brush all the time, and now she has perfectly normal adult teeth (she is eleven now). Don't worry too much, and if the dentist says something you think is weird, get a second opinion!

Discoloration can be caused from high fever, exposure to antibiotics, and excessive fluoride exposure. Unfortunately, most municipal water is fluoridated and most toothpastes contain fluoride. Ironic that the product they promote to reduce cavities can damage developing teeth. It's too late for his baby teeth, but you might want to look into a reverse osmosis water filtration system for your drinking water to remove the fluoride (and other contaminants) before his permanent teeth come in. That is what my pediatrician suggested we do. Also, do not give antibiotics unless absolutely necessary. If your son does require dental work for some reason, do not allow them to use silver amalgams -- these are 50% mercury. (check out the FDA's warning as of June 2008) Insist on porcelain even for back teeth.

Hi J., I worked as a dental Hygienist for 24 yrs. there is nothing you can do until the tooth comes in and
the DDS has a chance to look at it. As far as the other teeth being so perfect, the chances are the rest will be fine. Sometimes fevers can affect the development of the teeth and all parts of the dentition developing at the time can be affected. Time will tell...
This is nothing to panic or be scared about. Listen and read and breathe when as you go through these issues. Kids pick up on the vibes you give off. Under no circumstances say, "It won't hurt to see the dentist (dental hygienist)" That sets their minds to thinking it might hurt...most likely it's much different than what you went through as a child.
take care and be calm, Deb

Did Oliver have a high fever for any length of time or take antibiotics? It could just be staining. My middle child had a high fever for a week and was on antibiotics when she was an infant. When her top front teeth came in, they were stained. I used to work for some dentists and when I asked them about it they said that fevers and/or antibiotics can stain teeth that are beginning to erupt. My middle child is now six and she goes to the dentist every six months and there has still been no decay. Just the stains.

Wow, my baby boy is named Oliver, too! Such a cute name!! Well, the only experience I have with this is that my cousins teeth came in discolored... turns out they were 'crystalized' due to a large amount of oxygen he received at birth. (he was a premie and needed oxygen for an extended time) Don't know if that's the case with your little darling but no matter what atleast they're just baby teeth. All the best to your little blessing!
Hugs and Smiles, M.

If he does need to have a cap you can have it white with the silver on the back, that's the route we took with my son.
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