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How Do I Stop My Baby from Grinding His Teeth?

H.M. asks from Detroit

I have a almost 14 month old son who has 8 teeth in the front and molars are starting to come in. he is constantly grinding his front teeth to the point where im sta...

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Looking for a Good Child's Dentist in Petaluma

S.C. asks from San Francisco

Hi everyone! I am looking for a dentist in Petaluma who is good with kids. My son is terrified to go, but it has been put off for far too long. Fortunatly, he has ...

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Losing the Nuk

A.G. asks from Minneapolis

I just read something that said since my son is now 11 months old, it is time to "lose the binkie". It states that it will ruin his dental future (or at least help ru...

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Thumb Sucker

E.M. asks from Louisville

my daughter is 8 years ols and a thumb sucker! she used to be a paci girl and i took it away bc everyone pressured me to. BIG mistake.... she found her thumb right aw...

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Help! My 9 Yr Old Daughter Broke Her Front Tooth Yesterday!!

L. asks from Dallas

So she was at a bday party at main even with her dad and while playing laser tag, someone knocked their gun into her face (it was apparently not intentional) and brok...

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Have You Heard of These Doctor's and What Do You Think?

A.H. asks from Dallas

I currently have a new dental insurance - Aetna DMO with orthodontia - I am looking for an orthodontist and a regular dentist - any recommendations would be appreciat...

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Looking for Advice on When to Start Looking for Dentist

A.B. asks from Dayton

my daughter is 3 !/2 months old and is teething. she was born with a tooth already coming in. one person asked if i have lookedfor a dental place. and my mom says i s...

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Finger Chewing and Sucking

S.H. asks from Fort Smith

Does anyone have tips on how to get a child who is almost 10 to stop putting their fingers in their mouth? He is licking, chewing, and sucking on them. Husband and I ...

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Frenectomy or Not?

J.D. asks from Dallas

Please help me Mommas! My 10 year old son's orthodontist has recommended a frenectomy. (this is the tissue that connects the lip to the gums. The ortho has said if...

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Dentist Recommended Tooth Extraction for My 5 Year Old. Stories?

S.L. asks from Portland

Hi there, My 5 year old daughter has lost her two bottom front teeth and the new ones have grown in crooked. The second one came in just about perpendicular to the ...

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  • when they get their first tooth in 2 answers "... else I have read says you should bring them in when they get their first tooth."
  • under iv sedation in 2 answers "Then if he does need the frenectomy, do it under IV sedation."
  • between my two front teeth in 2 answers "what i remember is they had to remove the muscle between my two front teeth."
  • get a second opinion in 7 answers "I have no idea... but, I would get a second opinion just to have another professional's ..."
  • suck their thumb in 2 answers "my 7 and 5 year old still suck their thumb."