tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post6780114032835360951..comments2024-03-18T23:23:09.563-07:00Comments on Pediatric Dentistry: Teething TroublesDr. Dean Brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-48075088761380859612017-08-17T04:26:29.398-07:002017-08-17T04:26:29.398-07:00It's not always a fall. Kids are putting thin...It's not always a fall. Kids are putting things in their mouth all the time. Biting a hard object (or ice or hard candy) can chip a tooth. In addition, previously filled or damaged teeth can also chip more easily.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-26487585255779426972017-08-17T03:52:14.237-07:002017-08-17T03:52:14.237-07:00Hi Dr. can a baby chip their tooth by teething or ...Hi Dr. can a baby chip their tooth by teething or something hard or is a chipped tooth always caused by a fall or injury? Thanks!Concerned Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183494956020236992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-90649897164328605822017-05-21T08:07:58.084-07:002017-05-21T08:07:58.084-07:00Well, as you probably know, teeth, once formed, do...Well, as you probably know, teeth, once formed, do not grow any bigger, but they can be slow to come in compared to their friends of similar age. Once they come in, most are "normal" size, that is, in proportion, and some are smaller. So, I do see small teeth sometimes. Although yes, it could mean some syndrome, most of the time, it's just small baby teeth. Syndromes are rare. Just because the baby teeth are small, that does not necessarily mean the permanent dentition will have the same thing. Once there is cooperation enough to take x-rays (usually three or four years old) you can see the permanent teeth. Have a pediatric dentist take a look and give his/her opinion.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-61779305422730742952017-05-20T23:11:22.001-07:002017-05-20T23:11:22.001-07:00Dr Brandon, thank you for taking the time to write...Dr Brandon, thank you for taking the time to write this hugely informative blog. I came across it while trying to find reputable respources on baby's first teeth eruption and growth. I am concerned about the size of my baby daughter's first teeth. She is 10 month old and her first teeth appear too small. They broke through over 2 months ago and are either growing very, very very slowly or have stopped growing completely. It strikes me as odd that it should be taking over two months for them to grow to their full size. She is my second child and I know her brother's teeth did not take this long to grow, nor were they ever this tiny (her teeth are very short but I think their width is normal, or at least close to normal). Could you please advise if this indicates any underlying health issues at all? I came across a comment on a mothering forum that tiny teeth may be a symptom of Ehler Danlos syndrome...? Many thanks!TerryChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626593851578376814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-21503260278222194292016-06-20T06:50:07.950-07:002016-06-20T06:50:07.950-07:00Thanks for writing such an informative article sta...Thanks for writing such an informative article stating facts and busting misconceptions about teething. I'm sure it will help many first-timer parents and also those who have certain doubts regarding teething.Dr.Aditi Aggarwalhttp://www.draditiaggarwal.com/smilemakeover.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-27067934836972987802016-02-13T05:21:25.372-08:002016-02-13T05:21:25.372-08:00Vane--
I am sorry to hear of your child's prob...Vane--<br />I am sorry to hear of your child's problem. If it is decay, it will slowly get worse with time unless it is treated. Sometimes in very young children, fluoride varnish is applied which slows the process buying a little time till they child is old enough to cooperate or circumstances change. It is only a minimal treatment, but can help. The varnish I know of is clear/white in color and pretty much washes off by the next day. Darkness in cavities is usually caused by the decay absorbing stain from foods. I do zoo young children iwht what i call "iron stain" which is a stain from foods or formula as well. It can be cleaned off and is not decay. It sort of looks like a dusty gray to black color and is usually on several teeth. Seems like you need to see the dentist again. Beware early childhood caries can progress rapidly.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-2588960557835656012016-02-13T00:45:59.482-08:002016-02-13T00:45:59.482-08:00I took my 15 months toddler to his dentist because...I took my 15 months toddler to his dentist because he had a very bad cavity on one of is top front teeth and they told me they need to either take the tooth out or they were going to put a liquid to protect the took until he was 2 years old but a couple a day later the liquid the put turned his top part of his front teeth black and when he smile you can tell his teeth are black what can I do isn't there another way to correct his cavity that won't make his smile look bad please help I feel so bad see my baby's teeth like this Vanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18219340051234398288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-45665599881062515832016-02-13T00:05:46.058-08:002016-02-13T00:05:46.058-08:00My 15 Months baby has a very bad cavity and his de...My 15 Months baby has a very bad cavity and his dentist put on this liquid that a couple days later made some of his teeth black specially the one that has the cavity but I feel bad can I do anything to make the black stops go away please help Vanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18219340051234398288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-79628848830805503482016-01-28T16:23:22.096-08:002016-01-28T16:23:22.096-08:00My daughter has really short teeth. They broke thr...My daughter has really short teeth. They broke through at 10 months n four months later they look like they grew 1/2 way and stopped. Is this normalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-16779647077849554082015-08-24T15:55:53.655-07:002015-08-24T15:55:53.655-07:00practice located in Huntsville and Madison Alabama...practice located in Huntsville and Madison Alabama. Office phone: 256-539-7447 Main Office address: 4001 Balmoral Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35801Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-90986041362676279982015-08-24T12:36:26.916-07:002015-08-24T12:36:26.916-07:00And can you please give me your office address? Th...And can you please give me your office address? Thank you so much. <br />My email: nguyencamtien@ gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487685278861233477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-79165686598486931012015-08-16T20:40:14.034-07:002015-08-16T20:40:14.034-07:00Great read, and great recommendation. I've stu...Great read, and great recommendation. I've stuck with Sleeping Baby Trendy Teether's, and my little girl LOVES IT. For moms, they're wearable necklaces (and clip-on teethers, pacifier clips) and they are sooo convenient when your holding your little one and they keep trying to throw it on the floor, but won't be able to since you're wearing the necklace that they love to chew up! I recommend everyone gives it a try!Trish Chaveznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-85874355624832842992015-07-24T11:34:48.037-07:002015-07-24T11:34:48.037-07:00Well, braces might seem scary, but they are easy. ...Well, braces might seem scary, but they are easy. I would consult an orthodontia to see what your options might be.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-29411629163925916142015-07-24T07:19:02.574-07:002015-07-24T07:19:02.574-07:00My daughter had to get her tooth pulled because sh...My daughter had to get her tooth pulled because she had a in growing tooth. She is scared that she might need braces because of how big the space is. By the way she is 17 years old and I want to say she had one more baby tooth in her mouth. I don't know what to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-82029086178949878572015-06-29T15:44:43.698-07:002015-06-29T15:44:43.698-07:00Most babies do not cry or have pain with erupting ...Most babies do not cry or have pain with erupting teeth. If they do, they are usually just a little grumpy, drooling and like to chew not things. Yes, sometimes kids are pretty miserable with teething. I'd get a pediatric dentist to look, but usually the first tooth does not erupt till about 6-8 months. --Although it varies a lot. If there is a lot of pain or fever get you pediatrician or d=pediatric dentist to look. Sometimes viral infections can cause ulcers in the mouth.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-7695386662262247252015-06-29T09:11:42.605-07:002015-06-29T09:11:42.605-07:00My son i has this flopy skin going all the way acr...My son i has this flopy skin going all the way across his top gum it got four teath that you can see clear as day u can see white it looks like there are trying to burst through but this skin looks like it is not ganna let them go through his cheaks are allway bright red with rashes on then the same as his bum i carnt get rid of his redness his got shape bits coming through the bottom gums at the back they arnt given him eny truble im not braging when i say this but he is the srongest baby iv ever seen in my life he can go through a lot of pain and he wont cry he gives a little windge like no joke 5 to 10 seconds when he gets needle because his a verry happy eserly distracted baby but i can see his in pain rub that flap on his chin bits like his ganna eat his lip of and chew on his fingers till they go purple sofo i can not tell how bad it is and how much pain his in his been teathing since he was 2 months old and now his 5 months and it just been making me go mad caz i dont now what to because he doesnt cry to let me now his hurting who new as esey as he is his teath are like a nightmare please please help me!!!!!....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-75092709010946395812015-04-08T19:24:19.712-07:002015-04-08T19:24:19.712-07:00This is a great blog and great post!
If like to ...This is a great blog and great post! <br /><br />If like to say, that so many parents needlessly worry about their babies teething. <br /><br />Im sure there is some genetic component to the timing of tooth eruption. I had ALL my primary teeth (including second molars) by my 1st birthday. My oldest son in turn had all his primary teeth by his 1st birthday. And my youngest son had them all by 20months old. My step daughter kn the other hand has been on the late end of tooth eruption. <br /><br />There are pros and cons of both. Yes its great to have a toothy toddler who can actually chew their food....but its more difficult to brush there teeth. <br /><br />Meanwhile, my step daughter was sad that her friends were all losing teeth in kindergarten and she didnt lose any until 6 1/2. <br /><br />No need to stress parents! There are controllable and uncontrollable factors regarding oral health. Tooth eruption/developement/color and shape is not something you can really control much, however you CAN control how you teach oral care. Nurse mommynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-74541516060325647842015-01-07T15:53:26.618-08:002015-01-07T15:53:26.618-08:00Monika,
Young children with "baby bottle too...Monika,<br /><br />Young children with "baby bottle tooth decay" often have complicated treatment needs. Crowns are often needed, or even removal of severely decayed teeth. I suggest you read more here on the blog about these issues. There is a lot of info on the right column under general topics. There is often not a simple easy answer. We (Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates and Orthodontics) are accepting new patients, but I am sure there are several good Pediatric Dentists in your area. Look for specialists in Pediatric Dentistry. or, consult the aapd.org website to locate one near you. <br />-When we see new patients, we evaluate their current status and any treatment needs. If there is something that would be helpful, we find the best way to go about doing that to manage behavioral issues (usually due to age) and still get the best result. Call our office to make a new patient appointment if you wish. <br />-Keep in mind extensive treatment usually cannot be accomplished in one treatment visit. With General anesthesia cases, we can do all treatment at one time. Cooperative patients with limited needs can be seen in the office setting, in the normal way, and depending on the procedure, be seen in a timely manner.<br />--Just as an aside, missing front baby teeth do not adversely affect speech and no replacement is necessary unless it is for appearance.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-58521876548550121252015-01-07T09:21:54.014-08:002015-01-07T09:21:54.014-08:00Hello, I recently moved back to the United States ...Hello, I recently moved back to the United States from Germany due to military affiliation. I am very much interested in the services provided at your facility. My daughter had baby bottle tooth decay in which required us to extract her two front teeth and put white crowns on the teeth on each side of her front teeth. Since we have been in the states rone of the two crowns have can off and I can't find a local dentist that is willing to place a white crown plus replace the two front teeth with a bridge. She is 3 years old.I feel that it is affecting her speech. Im looking for help to find a dentist near the Savannah, Georgia area, can you recommend another near by dentist office that does. If not is this a procedure in which your facility can complete in one visit, I don't mind coming to your facility but it is almost 8 hours away from where I'm located.Thank you for your time.Monika Harriotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836079957772471196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-47352172143995873502014-11-11T16:08:45.263-08:002014-11-11T16:08:45.263-08:00Natalie,
"Will he ever have straight teeth?&...Natalie,<br /><br />"Will he ever have straight teeth?" <br /><br />Well, sounds like he will --after proper orthodontic treatment. Two things: first, thumb or other habits are difficult to stop, especially if they have lasted into the permanent dentition. Orthodontic treatment and/or a habit appliance might be helpful for such cases. Secondly, sounds like he might have crowding or the classic Class II division II occlusion. That's where there is an overbite, but the two middle teeth are back and the lateral incisors kind of stick out or are rotated. All this a good pediatric dentist or orthodontist can evaluate and give you a good idea of the possible treatment needed. I encourage you to get an orthodontic consultation. Twelve years old is not too young for most cases.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-52053988637907471152014-11-11T06:38:14.098-08:002014-11-11T06:38:14.098-08:00All the information on here is a Godsend and I rea...All the information on here is a Godsend and I really can't thank you enough for creating this blog. My problem is that my son is 12 and continues to suck his thumb and I have tried everything to remedy it. It has altered all of his upper teeth which have twisted as a result. Today we have found out that he doesn't have any teeth under his premolars (bottom 1 on each side) What do you think the prognosis is on this. Whenever we have open discussions about his teeth which don't show so much when he smiles... he ends up in floods of tears but continues to suck his thumb as part of a comfort thing. It is almost like a tick...he suffers from attention deficit and tends to always have a finger or thumb in his mouth. I am so worried about the final outcome and don't know what to expect. I would like to note he has inherited quite small teeth from my side of the family. His two front teeth are straight but slightly goofy and the two teeth next to them appear to be growing sideways...um on an angle so look a little like vampire teeth. The name calling has not resulted in him sucking his thumb less but probably more when he returns home from a day of harassment. I am sorry for my rambling but would like to be more informed before I make the wrong decisions on the future outcome. Will he ever be able to have straight teeth? Thank you in advance and wishing you all the very best! NatalieNatalienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-42547495215383633152014-10-24T04:31:18.476-07:002014-10-24T04:31:18.476-07:00Well, I usually wait till a tooth comes in more, b...Well, I usually wait till a tooth comes in more, but sometimes it is a different shape which usually falls under the category of partial gemination. See my post on that. <br /><a href="http://cyberdentist.blogspot.com/2007/09/gemination-and-fusion-of-teeth.html" rel="nofollow">Gemination and Fusion</a>Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-38747540972848662592014-10-23T17:50:51.325-07:002014-10-23T17:50:51.325-07:00Love your.blog!. My son is 9 months and started ge...Love your.blog!. My son is 9 months and started getting his teeth at 3 months. He has 8 teeth currently. Now the bottom tooth (the first place tooth in the line of three) is just erupting now and is comint through in two separate pieces. So far there doesn't seem to ve any pain but I am not sure if it is fully broken through. I have a dentist appt for him but am wondering what to expect? There was never any trauma or any falls so what would have caused this? Im baffled!! Thank you for any advice!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-25387587470708992012014-09-10T20:00:34.758-07:002014-09-10T20:00:34.758-07:00Thanks for this post. This will be a good help as ...Thanks for this post. This will be a good help as a guide on how to overcome this kind of situation. Estetico Manilahttp://www.esteticomanila.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-70362750451180155072014-08-21T04:30:16.377-07:002014-08-21T04:30:16.377-07:00Minor bumps rarely cause any problems with teeth t...Minor bumps rarely cause any problems with teeth that have already formed (i.e. about to erupt). See your pediatric dentist for followup.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.com