tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post5446791026942049821..comments2024-03-27T00:21:47.263-07:00Comments on Pediatric Dentistry: Hampton Cove - Our New OfficeDr. Dean Brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-76209446890928469132018-03-17T02:38:24.589-07:002018-03-17T02:38:24.589-07:00Way cool! Some very valid points! I appreciate you...Way cool! Some very valid points! I appreciate you penning this article and <br />also the rest of the website is also very good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-88919240139247543662017-04-13T04:52:05.328-07:002017-04-13T04:52:05.328-07:00Lot's here on the blog on hospital dentistry. ...Lot's here on the blog on hospital dentistry. Look over on the right side under the search function. We go every week.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-41431535943217487862017-04-12T21:55:18.953-07:002017-04-12T21:55:18.953-07:00My 7 yr old son is supposed to go in the morning f...My 7 yr old son is supposed to go in the morning for general anesthesia. He needs 6 crowns and a root canal. I'm terrified. Is this too much to do at once? His insurance is very picky on who he can see and because of this hardly anyone is accepting new patients so a second opinion is out of the question. I have never even been under anesthesia, I Dr Google'd OT and horror stories come up. His oral surgery is happening at a hospital but they do not let you in with them. He's got major pain started in the one for root canal and a slight fever. I've read through so many of your answers and I can't find anything on extensive work on a young child. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to so many worried parents. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-30050959646265635612017-03-16T17:35:11.283-07:002017-03-16T17:35:11.283-07:00Tina,
I understand your concern, but I will say, ...Tina,<br /><br />I understand your concern, but I will say, we do general anesthesia cases on preschoolers with lots ion treatment needs nearly every week. Most of the time, this is much better than trying in-office treatment, and better than letting the problem get worse and worse by not treating at all.<br />I'm sorry I can't diagnose over the Internet. A second opinion is certainly an ok thing to seek. I would suggest having her evaluated by a specialist in Pediatric Dentistry. You can read more here on the blog about cavities in young children, dental treatment, and behavior management, including genera anesthesia.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-84113270331291697912017-03-16T15:57:05.659-07:002017-03-16T15:57:05.659-07:00Hello Dr. Dean, I have a 3 year old little girl wh...Hello Dr. Dean, I have a 3 year old little girl who apperantly has multiple cavities. They took an x-ray on her but it wasn't as clear as I would have wanted it to be. She was not letting herself, any how they want to treat her under general anesthesia. I have to be hones I don't feel very comfortable with this decision. I told the Dr. I would get a second opinion on the matter he e-mail me the x-rays please help! I hear great thing about you and you have great bloggers and reviews from a lot of people. My name is Cristina and I'm from California. Tina3812https://www.blogger.com/profile/03581188824330243739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-86628741490686373182017-01-07T00:21:59.150-08:002017-01-07T00:21:59.150-08:00Txs for ur help much appreciated Txs for ur help much appreciated Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-23249420982153836952017-01-06T07:15:04.686-08:002017-01-06T07:15:04.686-08:00Read more here on the blog about all this in detai...Read more here on the blog about all this in detail, but if a baby molar is restorable, I recommend restoring it (unless it is about to naturally fall out very soon and is causing no discomfort or other problems). If it's a large cavity, a crown may be indicated, or even a pulpotomy. If there is just too much tooth structure lost due to decay, even a crown will not work (there will not be enough health tooth left after the decay is removed).<br />Kids can eat pretty well with just a few (healthy) teeth. I have seen kids who have lots of decay, abscessed teeth, etc, begin to eat better and gain weight after we fix all the teeth--especially preschoolers with severe early childhood caries. <br />I don't now the guidelines/rules int he UK, but bacterial infection of a tooth (tn other words decay) is a health need- in many many ways. Good luck.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-80699892360156763722017-01-05T23:39:36.733-08:002017-01-05T23:39:36.733-08:00Txs for getting back to me, ther pediatric dentisi...Txs for getting back to me, ther pediatric dentisit has just recommended extraction I thought maybe they could have put a crown on the <br />Back molars but they won't do that as there need to be health reason for them to do that in the uk.<br />Do u think she will be able to eat with remaining teeth not that I have any other choices txs Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-24326590807316198662017-01-05T16:02:20.206-08:002017-01-05T16:02:20.206-08:00Why wait till there is pain? My recommendation is ...Why wait till there is pain? My recommendation is to see a pediatric dentist, and do what you can to get recommended treatment completed. Things almost always get worse with time. Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-48712101515485236562017-01-05T15:18:21.968-08:002017-01-05T15:18:21.968-08:00Hi my 3 year old has 8 cavities 4 at top and 2 top...Hi my 3 year old has 8 cavities 4 at top and 2 top 1st molar and 2 bottom 1st molar she is in no pain but I<br />Have been told by the dentist that they need to be extracted <br />I didn't know whether to wait and see if she gets any signs of pain so I can keep her with teeth for a longer<br />Period as I'm worried that it might effect her speech or eating plz recommend what I should do Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-85721901571900021252016-11-09T18:23:47.519-08:002016-11-09T18:23:47.519-08:00Each child and each case is different. We do both...Each child and each case is different. We do both ways almost every day. Discuss the situation with your pediatric dentist (I do recommend a pediatric dentist specialist).Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-55417788710510135192016-11-09T18:11:14.200-08:002016-11-09T18:11:14.200-08:00Hi, my 8 year old daughter has 6 cavities. Her usu...Hi, my 8 year old daughter has 6 cavities. Her usual dentist wanted to fill 2 at a time during 3 separate sessions, so I would have to make 3 appts . I inquired at another dentist office which was highly recommended and they said that they can take care of all 6 cavities but they would sedate her and I could be in the room as long as I let the dentist be a dentist . I have been reading lots of stories about children of all ages dying after sedation or getting into some sort of coma . Is it better to make the 3 appts or is sedation safe when administered with the proper dosage ? Thank you so much . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-55633385995254974602016-11-07T15:29:33.126-08:002016-11-07T15:29:33.126-08:00Teeth which have decayed down to the gum, are almo...Teeth which have decayed down to the gum, are almost always non-restorable. Therefore, they are usually removed to prevent complications and infection.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-66947374173493191272016-11-07T07:43:47.555-08:002016-11-07T07:43:47.555-08:00I have 2 sons and both of them have bottle rotted ...I have 2 sons and both of them have bottle rotted teeth and their teeth look like it's been worn down to almost nothing at the top will the little bit that's left fall out or do the dentist have to do surgery to pull them out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-13644987568572414852016-08-15T17:10:15.869-07:002016-08-15T17:10:15.869-07:00I see missing permanent teeth all the time. I mea...I see missing permanent teeth all the time. I mean every day. Yes, the second molar is slightly less common to have missing, but it does happen. The treatment depends on the specific situation, measurements, etc. The orthodontist usually coordinates movement of the teeth, scheduling prosthetic teeth (implants) or the like which a general dentist usually completes (the implants or bridges. Sometimes, you just leave it, with no real consequences. Consult with your orthodontist and dentist. Good luck.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-24483223003736492272016-08-15T15:28:52.392-07:002016-08-15T15:28:52.392-07:00Hello Dr. Brandon.
My 17 year old daughter is cong...Hello Dr. Brandon.<br />My 17 year old daughter is congenitally missing her bottom 2nd molar on bottom left/right side. Her orthodontist here in Texas has never come across anything like this. I asked her general dentist who said to speak with her ortho. I began searching on internet for information and that is how I found your blog. <br />According to xrays (Oct 2014 and May 2016), my daughter shows no signs of ever getting her wisdom teeth or her 2nd molars. With that said, does she NEED implants or can she do without it? I am concerned because I have a long history in my family of the body rejecting implants (even ceramic). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-3933940062636754532016-06-07T01:00:09.012-07:002016-06-07T01:00:09.012-07:00Dear Dr. Brandon,
I just want to congratulate you...Dear Dr. Brandon,<br /><br />I just want to congratulate you for the simple but yet comprehensive way you explain things, so that whether being a colleague or a patient, you can still gain important and helpful knowledge from your articles! <br /><br />-I am a general dentist my self, and I found your page while searching for some information.- Thelma P. T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-34992786633264346362016-05-13T13:23:34.398-07:002016-05-13T13:23:34.398-07:00I can't say specifically. All these things are...I can't say specifically. All these things are multi factorial as to what to do. Most of the time removal of primary molars necessitates space maintenance for a 5 year old. See my posts on space maintainers for more info. Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-17920273006453759892016-05-13T13:14:26.496-07:002016-05-13T13:14:26.496-07:00My daughter (5 yrs and 9 months old) has radioluce...My daughter (5 yrs and 9 months old) has radiolucent areas right under 3 of her primary mandibular molars (in the space between the roots, right under the tooth proper) and her dentist plans to extract them. However, she doesn't think spacers are needed. You can see a formed permanent 1st molar right behind the primary molars underneath the gum surface. Would you agree that spacers are indeed not needed, especially if she plans to remove both right mandibular molars along with one left mandibular molar? Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-72003650953836610122016-03-28T04:36:11.403-07:002016-03-28T04:36:11.403-07:00jyoti, Most of the time. jyoti, Most of the time. Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-83639333777066946712016-03-28T03:56:30.934-07:002016-03-28T03:56:30.934-07:00Is a crown always needed after rct?Is a crown always needed after rct?jyotihttp://www.dentohub.in/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-92064083766747406412016-03-06T07:17:04.704-08:002016-03-06T07:17:04.704-08:00As you can find many places on the blog, small cav...As you can find many places on the blog, small cavities can be restores with small white fillings, silver (stainless steel) crowns ore often used int he back teeth if there are very large/deep cavities. There are a few options for white tooth colored crowns in the front teeth if needed, it mainly depends on the extent of the decay.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-10583513315984060412016-03-06T00:38:52.609-08:002016-03-06T00:38:52.609-08:00First of all, congrats! The new place looks amazin...First of all, congrats! The new place looks amazing! I really hope you can help me with a couple of questions I have if you're not too busy. I have a two year old and I noticed he has a hole in his lateral incisor and on one of his central incisors (I hope I got those terms correct). I have made an appointment for him and its this week but I having a lot of anxiety. Will his dentist have to put silver caps on his teeth? When do kids have to get silver caps? Or will the dentist just have to do a filling for him? My son was born with sensitive teeth, when his two bottom teeth first came in they were yellowish and somehow whitened up as he got older, so strange. His upper teeth have yellow stains from when they first came in and those are still there just not as yellow, they lightened up. Anywho, I'm worried about the small holes he has now...please respond when you try a chance!! Thank you so much for your time! acalderon523https://www.blogger.com/profile/03687285378023028743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-4748105863614485652016-01-22T11:15:25.020-08:002016-01-22T11:15:25.020-08:00Well, I don't know but sounds like either way,...Well, I don't know but sounds like either way, restorations or some kind of treatment is warranted. Often, decalcification (decay) in young kids is seen in the upper front teeth and the back molars.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-78668876561287147592016-01-22T11:05:42.527-08:002016-01-22T11:05:42.527-08:00
Hello my name is Diana I have a 15 month old daug...<br />Hello my name is Diana I have a 15 month old daughter. I am wondering if you can help me figure out what my daughter may have. Her teeth erupted fine but last month they started to get chalky and pretty much eroded. She lost the enamel on her top 4 teeth and has some signs on her molars. Could it be Hypominirealization? And an acidic environment that caused them to chip off the enamel so rapidly? I have had one dentist tell me its decay while two other told me its some sort of enamel defect. I can email you a photo. Any insight would be greatly appreacited!<br /><br />image1.JPG<br /><br />-Diana Smith <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800753183714246593noreply@blogger.com