DD2s first trip to dentist will be at around age 3. This is what both our pediatrician and dentist recommend. At her 2 year check up the pediatrician offered to paint on sealants and we had her do it. I think this is really helpful in preventing cavities.
Post by RandomName on Apr 15, 2016 21:59:24 GMT -5
My Dr and dentist both recommend 3 years.
I've heard of people taking their 2.5-3 yr old to the dentist for a practice/familiarization visit. They sit in the chair and are told what happens. No actual teeth cleaning or anything but it costs the same as a cleaning. Big nope for me on that. Well go around 3 yrs.
Post by angelsnight on Apr 15, 2016 23:08:46 GMT -5
I've also heard around 3.
Secondary question...I love my dentist, he is great, been going to him since I was a kid (probably 5 or older). But given how E cries at doctor appointments (small things, like looking in ears) I'm wondering if we should go to a pediatric dentist when the time comes. Or is crying, throwing a fit for the first few times at the dentist completely normal and I should just accept it likely will happen?
Also, my kiddo is still sucking on her toothbrush more than anything. When she lets me help (which isn't often) I can sometimes get a few seconds of actual brush on teeth, but I would imagine they're not getting a very good cleaning each day. Is this a problem at this age?
Secondary question...I love my dentist, he is great, been going to him since I was a kid (probably 5 or older). But given how E cries at doctor appointments (small things, like looking in ears) I'm wondering if we should go to a pediatric dentist when the time comes. Or is crying, throwing a fit for the first few times at the dentist completely normal and I should just accept it likely will happen?
Also, my kiddo is still sucking on her toothbrush more than anything. When she lets me help (which isn't often) I can sometimes get a few seconds of actual brush on teeth, but I would imagine they're not getting a very good cleaning each day. Is this a problem at this age?
We are planning on taking DD1 to our dentist (they see children and adults) because we really like everyone there. What is so special about a pediatric dentist? I'm assuming DD2 will not enjoy the first visit, whether it's at our dentist or a pediatric dentist.
DD2 is hit it or miss with teeth brushing. Some days she is great and let's us brush for a good minute. Other days she has to do it herself which involves her sucking on the toothbrush. Our pediatrician said that sucking on the tooth brush gets the front teeth clean.
I asked my dentist in March at my appointment and he said 4-5 years old. But, I asked T's Doctor at her 2 year appointment and pointed out how her front tooth hasn't come down all the way in over a year, so she recommended a pediatric dentist (especially since she's horrible about letting you look in her mouth).
The dentist we chose says that babies should be seen as soon as the first teeth erupt. They're seen every six months, like adults. They provided education, cleaned her teeth and did an exam. He has a fish tank and his dog comes in with him on Wednesdays - T's next appointment is on a Wednesday!
Dd had gone with me twice to watch and the last time opened her mouth to let my hygienist look. They indicated me to bring her every trip so she can see it's not bad or scary
We went for a check up at 22 months. It was paid for by our insurance company. He checked for cavities and just gave general information about keeping her teeth healthy. He recommended that I start flossing her teeth bc they are very close together. I thought he was crazy for even suggesting it. I thought for sure she wouldn't let me floss her teeth. I started that night and she has no problem letting me do it.
Post by RandomName on Apr 16, 2016 21:08:42 GMT -5
@babylentilbean on the one hand that's fantastic to start a healthy teeth routine early. But on the other hot damn for having to floss more than your own teeth a day.
@babylentilbean on the one hand that's fantastic to start a healthy teeth routine early. But on the other hot damn for having to floss more than your own teeth a day.
I know! I am so worried about her getting a cavity. I don't want her having to get a filling this early in life.
Post by RandomName on Apr 16, 2016 21:14:07 GMT -5
@babylentilbean that is a legit concern. I just had 3 done and I've smartened up with my teeth care. With DD brushing is still hit or miss her letting me help or her just sucking/biting on her tooth brush. Tell me that one day she'll figure it out...
@babylentilbean that is a legit concern. I just had 3 done and I've smartened up with my teeth care. With DD brushing is still hit or miss her letting me help or her just sucking/biting on her tooth brush. Tell me that one day she'll figure it out...
Well.....I still have to watch my 13 year old floss and brush just to make sure it gets done. Otherwise, he would never brush.
With DD she has a brush she can use to brush her teeth and a brush that I never let her use. I strictly use that brush to brush her teeth. She knows the difference between the two. It has really helped with her wanting to do it herself vs letting me do it so I know it is done.
Our pedi said to take her for her first visit between 2 and 3. I have an appointment next month, so I'm going to bring her to watch me and then they will try to examine her mouth too. She is very good about letting us brush her teeth. Our rule is that we brush first and then she can do it herself afterwards. We only brush at night, but I keep meaning to do it in the morning too. This was a good reminder.
Post by younglove316 on Apr 17, 2016 5:25:03 GMT -5
I asked my dentist at my last apt and he said he would recommend about 3 but if I 2ant to bring her with me he can just look in her mouth and let her get a feel for it. I don't see her liking it at all, half the time it's still a fight to brush her teeth.
At her pedi Apts the last few times they have done a fluoride treatment on her teeth though.
I've never heard of fluoride treatment for kids? I even buy the fluoride free toothpaste. Maybe I'm doing it wrong.
I started using fluoride toothpaste several months ago. I only use a tiny tiny amount. It's the current recommendation to prevent cavities. She actually got better at letting me brush her teeth when I switched. I guess it taste better.
@babylentilbean that is a legit concern. I just had 3 done and I've smartened up with my teeth care. With DD brushing is still hit or miss her letting me help or her just sucking/biting on her tooth brush. Tell me that one day she'll figure it out...
Well.....I still have to watch my 14 year old floss and brush just to make sure it gets done. Otherwise, he would never brush.
With DD she has a brush she can use to brush her teeth and a brush that I never let her use. I strictly use that brush to brush her teeth. She knows the difference between the two. It has really helped with her wanting to do it herself vs letting me do it so I know it is done.
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Love that idea! I'll be going to target tomorrow to get a new toothbrush.
I've never heard of fluoride treatment for kids? I even buy the fluoride free toothpaste. Maybe I'm doing it wrong.
Our pediatrician said no fluoride until they know how to spit out the toothpaste.
I barely use any toothpaste. It is literally a very thin thin layer of paste that is smeared across the brush. When I told my dentist I was only using fluoride toothpaste at night and non-fluoride toothpaste in the morning, he told me to start using it in the morning too.
Our pediatrician said no fluoride until they know how to spit out the toothpaste.
I barely use any toothpaste. It is literally a very thin thin layer of paste that is smeared across the brush. When I told my dentist I was only using fluoride toothpaste at night and non-fluoride toothpaste in the morning, he told me to start using it in the morning too.
This is why I started this thread. It is crazy how many different opinions you get from the medical/dental field.
The pediatric dentist said to switch to fluoride. You wet the brush, push just a tiny bit of tooth paste up and rub the brush back and forth on it - it foams, so there isn't a glob.
They did a fluoride treatment at the dentist after the cleaning.
T got a cute letter and stickers in the mail today from the dentist. The envelope had a bunch of stickers on it, too. It was really cute.
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