Who has money to keep getting kids cavities filled on baby teeth?

Seriously. It seems like every time I take my 4 yr old to the dentist he has a new cavity. These are primary teeth. I just figure that if it gets too bad the tooth will be lost and big deal it’s a primary tooth. I have cut him back on soda whiRead More

Is it okay for kids to use whitening toothpaste?

Does your child have stains in his or her teeth that you both want removed, but it’s too early to start teeth bleaching treatments? Whitening toothpastes may help, but check the recommended age for use on the toothpaste packaging first (usually 2 years of age, but this can vary by producRead More

Anything a kids’ dentist can do to help them stop sucking their thumb?

We saw our new family dentist for the first time. I think he says he is a family dentist to get more patients. Not kid friendly at all. He was really giving my 6 yr old the business about sucking her thumb. He told her if she is in first grade she has to stop… Continue reading Anything a kids’ dentist can do to help them stop sucking their thumb?

Question for dentist on teething child

Our little daughter is crying day and night because she has new teeth erupting. My husband works nights so I need some ways to calm her so that he can sleep. What do you suggest? Thanks Lori Lori – When a child is teething, in addition to crying, there are some things to expect incluRead… Continue reading Question for dentist on teething child

Locked out of exam room at 3 yr old daughter’s dentist appointment!

My 3 year old had a pediatric dentist appointment last week. It was not her first visit to the dentist. Everyone seemed pleasant as usual. When it was time for her to go back to the exam room and we were walking down the hallway, the assistant took my daughter by the hand, walked ahead… Continue reading Locked out of exam room at 3 yr old daughter’s dentist appointment!

My 3 yr old has a cavity

Our 3 yr old daughter has a cavity on one of her front teeth. How could this happen. We brush and floss her teeth every day.  – Amanda Amanda – It is common for young children to get cavities. Children today have more sugar in their diets, and they tend to snack a lot. It&#821Read… Continue reading My 3 yr old has a cavity