Post by 2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) on Sept 2, 2016 16:16:09 GMT -5
My mom watched r today and didn't say anything about him falling on the tile but when we got home his two front teeth are chipped pretty bad. He falls a lot because he runs and plays on things he shouldn't - he fell last night too but definitely didn't have chipped teeth . We made a dentist appt for Monday but does anyone know what they will do? What would you say if this happened on your parents watch (after a few less serious issues every other time)?
I don't know what or if they'd do anything especially since they are baby teeth. Maybe file them if they are sharp??
My doctor mentioned at DD2's 18 month that her one front tooth looked "small" maybe chipped. She has never fallen badly enough for me to remember but since I've been paying attention I've noticed that she sticks her bottom teeth out when she smiles and it kind of pushes on those front teeth weirdly. She has some wonky teeth, tbh. He did not recommend seeing a dentist though... keep us posted! I'll being keeping an eye on the thread.
And as far as the injuries, are you asking if you should say anything to your mom? If so maybe just ask her to limit him to the safest spot in her home. If he's really unsteady on his feet (like more than you'd think was normal for his age) maybe ask your pediatrician about it. They can assess their gait and see if it's a concern. You might also want to put a call into your pediatrician about the teeth instead of going to the dentist which I'm thinking might be $$$. Or I might just be running a my mouth off here lol.
Yeah they will file the teeth of needed and possibly take x-rays to check the permanent teeth below. My nephew crashed pretty hard as a two year old and chipped a front tooth, the dentist monitored it and at about 5 he ended up having it pulled because he developed an abscess under the gum. In the long run it shouldn't be a big deal, but it may require some extra dental care now or in the future.
Post by 2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) on Sept 2, 2016 16:42:49 GMT -5
He's been to dentist before - but then again more than a checkup may be $$. I hope they will file them. They aren't super jagged but maybe a little sharp . She watches him at our house but doesn't tell him no sometimes when she should. Dw is super pissed and wants to cancel her next two babysitting plans. His teeth were so cute b4 he climbs and stands on things he shouldn't and runs on the tile more than he should. It's a little slippery when wet.
Post by 2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) on Sept 2, 2016 16:43:57 GMT -5
I'm so mad I was so careful with his teeth so far- early check up, brushing Etc . She said it wasn't that hard but maybe combined with a previous fall they were done for
As far as mom goes that is hard. If she really didn't know how hard he hit I can understand not saying anything. If when you !mentioned the teeth she acknowledged the chips like he knew I would just ask her to make sure she tells you. Falling happens in a toddler so it's not a huge deal but knowing why he has a bump is always nice and in this case it did require follow up care.
As far as mom goes that is hard. If she really didn't know how hard he hit I can understand not saying anything. If when you !mentioned the teeth she acknowledged the chips like he knew I would just ask her to make sure she tells you. Falling happens in a toddler so it's not a huge deal but knowing why he has a bump is always nice and in this case it did require follow up care.
She said he barely cried. She didn't notice the teeth. But she doesn't notice a lot of things
oh man I don't know what I'd do. Falling definitely happens but it still makes my stomach turn every time. I have such a weak stomach for any kind of injuries apparently.
2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) is there a reason you did an early check up at the dentist? Our pediatrician recommended going at 3 years old. Just wondering if I should consider going earlier with DD2. What did they do at his appointment?
2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) is there a reason you did an early check up at the dentist? Our pediatrician recommended going at 3 years old. Just wondering if I should consider going earlier with DD2. What did they do at his appointment?
Pretty much just took a look and said don't give him gummy treats. They brushed his teeth and told us to keep doing so. I just got paranoid and the Ada changed guidelines to say 1 year vs 2 for first visit. Our ped said 2-3 is ok.
2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) is there a reason you did an early check up at the dentist? Our pediatrician recommended going at 3 years old. Just wondering if I should consider going earlier with DD2. What did they do at his appointment?
Our pedi keeps saying we should have a check up by two but all the dentists and hygienists I have talked to say it's not really worth it so we haven't done it. I have asked so many people because I feel weird going against the ada/ aap guidelines but it seems excessive.
2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) is there a reason you did an early check up at the dentist? Our pediatrician recommended going at 3 years old. Just wondering if I should consider going earlier with DD2. What did they do at his appointment?
Our dentist had DS come with us to an appointment (no charge since we were already there for a cleaning) just to experience the chair and check things out without being there for a cleaning. So that way in the future he'd be less afraid. Plus she took a quick look and said his teeth looked great.
2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) Hopefully all he needs is them filed. Worst case might be a cap or partial cap. I have a partial cap on a front tooth I broke and eventually had the other filed a bit for a chip in the cap. The filing was a bit painful, but the cap was nothing. And less than a crown.
Hopefully the visit with the dentist will be good 2mrsks (mrs&mrsk).
As far as your mom goes, I personally wouldn't worry about it too much. Toddlers fall all the time. DD has hur herself so many times during mine or DH's watch so I could hardly scold someone else for not being careful enough. It only takes a second.
I would just remind her about the rules again (no running on the tiles etc.) and ask the she tell you next time something happens (there will a next time) and other that that let it be. If you and W feel like the issues are severe enough that you don't trust your mom then that's another story, but if they're not then it's not worth picking a fight over just yet.
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