How early do you take your child to the dentist?

Q. What's the appropriate age to take your child to the dentist? And how often? Is a yearly checkup enough?
Thanks.

A. I recommend that the child come see me as soon as he has four teeth. This visit is mainly to help mom understand how to take care of baby's teeth and catch any cavities when they are small.

I see mainly children in my practice and you would not believe how many teeth I have to extract from 2 and 3 year olds simply because nobody ever taught mom how to take care of her baby's teeth. By the time they come to my office at 2 or 3 years old it is often too late for me to save the teeth. Honestly, it makes me sad and a llittle sick every time I have to do that, but it's what has to be done.

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What type of dentist should one go to if he wants to be out during dental surgery.?

Q. When I was a child my dentist pulled my tooth when it wasn't numb, for some strange reason I think thats going to happen again. So, now I would just rather be completely out.

A. An oral surgeon is trained, and has (should) an office equipped for using anesthesia. Let the dentist know that you want to be asleep. If you don't have one in mind, ask family, friends or coworkers for a recommendation. It is not a good idea to just choose a name out of the phone book. It will be ok!

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What age did you first get your childs teeth cleaned at the dentist?Does the dentist have a special toothpaste?

Q. Does the dentist use a special toothpaste or something without fluoride in case the child swallows it?

I just basically need to know when I should take my child to the dentist - at what age. And how old was your child when they first went and how did they react?

A. 3.
If the child swallows some toothpaste during a cleaning, it's not the end of the world. The problem occurs if the child does it on a regular basis, or frequently snacks on toothpaste.
Most cities have fluoridated water that your child most likely swallows in some form or another on a more regular basis.

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where is a good children dentist in the southwest atlanta area?

Q. my two year old chip her front tooth and I need to take her to the dentist but I dont no where to go? Live never Greenbiar mall in atlanta.

A. Try searching yelp.com with customer reviews.

Not spam.

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What type of dentist should one go to if he wants to be out during dental surgery.?

Q. When I was a child my dentist pulled my tooth when it wasn't numb, for some strange reason I think thats going to happen again. So, now I would just rather be completely out.

A. An oral surgeon is trained, and has (should) an office equipped for using anesthesia. Let the dentist know that you want to be asleep. If you don't have one in mind, ask family, friends or coworkers for a recommendation. It is not a good idea to just choose a name out of the phone book. It will be ok!

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What age did you first get your childs teeth cleaned at the dentist?Does the dentist have a special toothpaste?

Q. Does the dentist use a special toothpaste or something without fluoride in case the child swallows it?

I just basically need to know when I should take my child to the dentist - at what age. And how old was your child when they first went and how did they react?

A. 3.
If the child swallows some toothpaste during a cleaning, it's not the end of the world. The problem occurs if the child does it on a regular basis, or frequently snacks on toothpaste.
Most cities have fluoridated water that your child most likely swallows in some form or another on a more regular basis.

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where is a good children dentist in the southwest atlanta area?

Q. my two year old chip her front tooth and I need to take her to the dentist but I dont no where to go? Live never Greenbiar mall in atlanta.

A. Try searching yelp.com with customer reviews.

Not spam.

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What some dentists in the Tulsa area that accept SoonerCare insurance?

Q. I'm looking for a dentist to go to in the Tulsa area that accepts soonercare. My mom still thinks I should go to a children's dentist because they accept our insurance.. I am a college student and I would like to go to a dentist for young adults and adults haha. Thanks for the help!!

A. Very, very few dentists take welfare health insurance, which is what SoonerCare is. You're probably going to be stuck with the dentist you have, if you don't want to pay cash.

But the way to find one, is to get ahold of your local yellow pages, and just start calling every dentist in the book, and ask them if they take SoonerCare. It will probably take you less than two hours.

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Do you take your children to the dentist for regular checkups?

Q. I was telling a co-worker that I am taking my 4 year old daughter to the dentist next week to get her teeth cleaned and I couldn't believe what he said.... "Why take children to the dentist? Their teeth are going to fall out anyway."

A. GODDDDD.

ok i took a breath....YOUR FRIEND IS A MORON. Taking your kid for regular checks is still important even if they are falling out. THey dont check just teeth, they check your gums, they check for diseases, they check your jaw alignment, they check a lot of different stuff that will affect them as adults. They also teach your kid proper dental hygiene and if you dont know it your gonna have screwed up teeth as an adult and it will just cost you tons of wasted $ in the end. I take mine every 6 months like clockwork. I'm a teeth fanatic but trust me you really should be with your kid. Did you know you can die from getting just an abcess in your mouth? Ahhh i cant stress how important it is, I hope you do it too.

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Why is my teeth cheaping near the gum?

Q. I don't know if I have gum disease. When I was little I had my teeth rotting away they put silver caps on, but when I got 3 grade they removed them. My teeth seem to be rotting away again. When I was little my Dentist said fluoride is good for you, but if you get to much it could rot your teeth. My child dentist said I was getting to much fluoride.

A. fluoride is not good for you that is a false statement. there is no bodily requirement for fluoride by the body and therefore should be treated for what it is - a poison.

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can i go to Clark atlanata university, or Xavier university for dental school?

Q. i want to attend Clark or Xavier but i want to be a pedodontist[ a childs dentist] are these good schools to attend for this job feild? also how many years of school would i need to have this job?

A. xavier is a good school and u will need a bachelors + phd so like 6 years

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What was your little one's first dentist appointment like?

Q. We are starting to look into dentists for our twins - so I thought I would check in to see what your experience was like:

1) How old was your child when you first took them to the dentist?

2) How did you select your dentist? Was it a regular dentist or a special children's dentist?

3) What happened during that 1st appointment?

Thanks for any insight you can provide!

Best wishes for the New Year!

A. My daughter was 17 months when she went to the dentist the first time. She went to a pediatric dentist that specializes in children 0-17 years old. During her first appointment the dentist brushed her teeth, attempted to count her teeth (she didn't cooperate and he didn't force) and put a fluoride paste on her teeth. She sat in my lap the whole time and it was not traumatic at all. She recently went back for her 2nd appointment a month ago and she let them do everything this time.

ETA~ Thought I should add that my daughter just turned 2 on Dec. 20th.

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What age to bring a child for dental check?

Q. I would like to ask at what age should I bring my child to a dentist for getting her teeth checked. My child is only 18 months. Thank you.

A. It is recommended to bring a child in for their first dental visit around age 1. Usually kids at that age don't have any dental problems. It's a good time for an introduction to the dentist since nothing scary happens. Usually at that age, the dentist will just look in the mouth (no x-rays) to see if things are OK. I'd recommend finding a pediatric dentist in your area, since these people have had special training in working with small children. Getting a check-up and becoming comfortable with visiting the dental office can help your child on the path to a lifetime of good dental health.

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Do you take your children to the dentist for regular checkups?

Q. I was telling a co-worker that I am taking my 4 year old daughter to the dentist next week to get her teeth cleaned and I couldn't believe what he said.... "Why take children to the dentist? Their teeth are going to fall out anyway."

A. GODDDDD.

ok i took a breath....YOUR FRIEND IS A MORON. Taking your kid for regular checks is still important even if they are falling out. THey dont check just teeth, they check your gums, they check for diseases, they check your jaw alignment, they check a lot of different stuff that will affect them as adults. They also teach your kid proper dental hygiene and if you dont know it your gonna have screwed up teeth as an adult and it will just cost you tons of wasted $ in the end. I take mine every 6 months like clockwork. I'm a teeth fanatic but trust me you really should be with your kid. Did you know you can die from getting just an abcess in your mouth? Ahhh i cant stress how important it is, I hope you do it too.

Original Question

Why is my teeth cheaping near the gum?

Q. I don't know if I have gum disease. When I was little I had my teeth rotting away they put silver caps on, but when I got 3 grade they removed them. My teeth seem to be rotting away again. When I was little my Dentist said fluoride is good for you, but if you get to much it could rot your teeth. My child dentist said I was getting to much fluoride.

A. fluoride is not good for you that is a false statement. there is no bodily requirement for fluoride by the body and therefore should be treated for what it is - a poison.

Original Question

can i go to Clark atlanata university, or Xavier university for dental school?

Q. i want to attend Clark or Xavier but i want to be a pedodontist[ a childs dentist] are these good schools to attend for this job feild? also how many years of school would i need to have this job?

A. xavier is a good school and u will need a bachelors + phd so like 6 years

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How early do you take your child to the dentist?

Q. What's the appropriate age to take your child to the dentist? And how often? Is a yearly checkup enough?
Thanks.

A. I recommend that the child come see me as soon as he has four teeth. This visit is mainly to help mom understand how to take care of baby's teeth and catch any cavities when they are small.

I see mainly children in my practice and you would not believe how many teeth I have to extract from 2 and 3 year olds simply because nobody ever taught mom how to take care of her baby's teeth. By the time they come to my office at 2 or 3 years old it is often too late for me to save the teeth. Honestly, it makes me sad and a llittle sick every time I have to do that, but it's what has to be done.

Original Question

What type of dentist should one go to if he wants to be out during dental surgery.?

Q. When I was a child my dentist pulled my tooth when it wasn't numb, for some strange reason I think thats going to happen again. So, now I would just rather be completely out.

A. An oral surgeon is trained, and has (should) an office equipped for using anesthesia. Let the dentist know that you want to be asleep. If you don't have one in mind, ask family, friends or coworkers for a recommendation. It is not a good idea to just choose a name out of the phone book. It will be ok!

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How do you get rid of orange stain on teeth?

Q. Just took child to dentist. They said there was an over active build up of orange plack called orange stain. What causes this and how can you make it go away or lessen the amount of plack that builds up?
this child is almost 13 and has never had a cavity. Brushes well, but usually only once a day.

A. Take the child to the store and let them pick out a fun toothpaste and toothbrush - manual only please no spinbrushes. This will get the child excited about brushing. Convince the little one to brush after every meal (at least the ones at home) as well as at wake-up and before bed. You will probably have to help. Little kids have a tendency to pick one side of their mouth to brush well, and they ignore the rest of their teeth.

Also, watch the diet. If your child eats lots of sugary sweets, drinks kool-aid and sodas (even diet soda), and doesn't get enough milk and vitamin rich veggies the teeth and gums will not produce enough of their own protection.

Lastly, ask the dentist. Some people have teeth that are more succeptible to plaque, stains, and cavities. Your dentist or hygenist will be able to tell you if it was caused by biology, diet, or brushing habits.

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My 3 year old's dentist wants to put crowns on 4 of his teeth and to remove 2?

Q. I am confused as my childs dentist wants to put crowns on 4 of my 3 year old sons teeth and wants to remove 2 teeth?? What should I do? My husband is apprehensive about it and is telling me that his new teeth will come out anyways in a few years and to leave them alone??
I forgot to mention that his front 4 teeth are decayed due to milk that he slept with overnight

A. I would get a second opinnion. I have found through personal experience do not take your kid or yourself to a dentist that is part of a chain. They are GOLD DIGGERS and do not care about the condition of the mouth or the pain that they inflict.

Sorry sore subject. Take your baby to a different dentist!

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What age did you first get your childs teeth cleaned at the dentist?Does the dentist have a special toothpaste?

Q. Does the dentist use a special toothpaste or something without fluoride in case the child swallows it?

I just basically need to know when I should take my child to the dentist - at what age. And how old was your child when they first went and how did they react?

A. 3.
If the child swallows some toothpaste during a cleaning, it's not the end of the world. The problem occurs if the child does it on a regular basis, or frequently snacks on toothpaste.
Most cities have fluoridated water that your child most likely swallows in some form or another on a more regular basis.

Original Question

where is a good children dentist in the southwest atlanta area?

Q. my two year old chip her front tooth and I need to take her to the dentist but I dont no where to go? Live never Greenbiar mall in atlanta.

A. Try searching yelp.com with customer reviews.

Not spam.

Original Question

What some dentists in the Tulsa area that accept SoonerCare insurance?

Q. I'm looking for a dentist to go to in the Tulsa area that accepts soonercare. My mom still thinks I should go to a children's dentist because they accept our insurance.. I am a college student and I would like to go to a dentist for young adults and adults haha. Thanks for the help!!

A. Very, very few dentists take welfare health insurance, which is what SoonerCare is. You're probably going to be stuck with the dentist you have, if you don't want to pay cash.

But the way to find one, is to get ahold of your local yellow pages, and just start calling every dentist in the book, and ask them if they take SoonerCare. It will probably take you less than two hours.

Original Question

What age to bring a child for dental check?

Q. I would like to ask at what age should I bring my child to a dentist for getting her teeth checked. My child is only 18 months. Thank you.

A. It is recommended to bring a child in for their first dental visit around age 1. Usually kids at that age don't have any dental problems. It's a good time for an introduction to the dentist since nothing scary happens. Usually at that age, the dentist will just look in the mouth (no x-rays) to see if things are OK. I'd recommend finding a pediatric dentist in your area, since these people have had special training in working with small children. Getting a check-up and becoming comfortable with visiting the dental office can help your child on the path to a lifetime of good dental health.

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