Checkups & X-rays: Puppets

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Advice on "Talking Up" a Trip to the Dentist

L.N. asks from Seattle

My 3 year old daughter had her first trip to the dentist last week. From the start of us talking about the appointment she has had very negative feelings about going...

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Kid Dentist

S.H. asks from Phoenix

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a nice child dentist for my children to see. I have a 3 & 4 yr old, NO dental insurance, so we would be paying ourselves. We ...

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Needs Advise. Can I Take My Kids to an Adult Dentist?

M.B. asks from Fayetteville

I take my twin 5 year old sons to a pediatric dentist, but I am not very happy with his service. I have a dentist who I think is great. Is it ok to take them there?

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When Did You Stop Escorting Your Kid in the Dentist Office?

M.C. asks from Chattanooga

Today my 4yo had a dental visit at a great pediatric dentistry we go to. While I was in the waiting room, I noticed that most of the parents waited in the waiting ...

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Baby Teeth Out of Sequence

F.B. asks from New York

Little one is 13 month and popped a lower first molar before any of the lower canines came in. Apart from being extra drooled he seems ok. I'm inclined to wait for th...

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Chipped Tooth - 16 Month Old :(

J.S. asks from Minneapolis

My 3 year old knocked down the baby (she's 16 months) this morning and she bumped her mouth on our slate floor. I noticed while changing her diaper just now that she...

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Toddler Toothbrushing Tips?

C.H. asks from Seattle

So, our 20 month old daughter loves brushing her own teeth (or sucking the training toothpaste off of her toothbrush!) The problem is, if we try to help her brush he...

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My 2 1/2 Year Old Won't Let Us Brush His Teeth...

B.B. asks from Johnstown

My 2 1/2 year old won't let us brush his teeth... he will come to us and say "I brush teeth" and wants his toothbrush with his toothpaste on it. When we try to brush ...