Dental: Older Child

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Orthodontist for a 7 Year Old?

T.M. asks from Tampa

I took my kids to their 6-month cleaning with the dentist this week. The dentist mentioned that my 7-year old son's bite was a little off and I might want to think a...

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Advice on 6 Year Old Sucking Her Thumb!

S.H. asks from Dallas

Hi Moms - I need any advice or proven techniques that you all have used to stop thumb sucking. My 6 year old still sucks her thumb and we have tried verbally remindin...

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Dentist Really Pushing Orthodontist Appt

M.B. asks from New York

My ten year old goes to a dentist that we really liked. The last two visits, however, they're really pushing us to make an appointment with an orthodontist. I've had ...

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Orthodontics for 10 Year Old?

C.B. asks from Los Angeles

Hey moms, My ten year old son had his routine dental exam yesterday. The dental office recommended an ortho exam for him, but did not give me any specifics why. La...

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6 Year Old Molars

L.P. asks from New York

Hi ladies. I've already called my dentist about this, but just wanted to hear from any other mom's experiences with 6 year old molars. My son is 6 1/2 and is obviou...

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Braces for 8 Year Old?

K.E. asks from Denver

Any of you mommas have young kiddos in braces? I'm wondering cause they want to start my 7 year old with a palatial expander and braces within the next 6 months. Wh...

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9-Year Old Hormonal Development

C.P. asks from Chicago

I was very shocked whem my 9 year old daughter asked me if everyone got hair in their privates. She is nine she said her sisters is plain but hers isn't. I can't reme...

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8 Year Old STILL Sucking Thumb!

C.J. asks from Stockton

Yes, that's right my 8 y.o. son is still sucking him thumb! He doesn't do it at school but as soon as he gets in the car it starts. Also while watching T.V., sleepi...

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Movies for 2 and 8 Year Old Boys

S.J. asks from St. Louis

I am on the hunt for movies that both of my boys would like to watch together, and separate. We have a few barney, some sesame street, etc for the two year old. The...

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8 Year Old Habitual Nail Biter

P.B. asks from Wichita

We have an 8 year old son who has a nail biting habit. Ever since he was a baby, he was very oral - everything goes to his mouth, even now! We have tried reminders, p...