Well, it has been about a year since I started this blog. The main page has gotten pretty large because I was afraid the really good posts from the beginning would be lost in the Archives and no one will see them. I finally figured out how to add links to all the posts in the sidebar of every page. So, there will be a link to all the posts I have ever made right there. Just click on the subject in which you are interested. The main page will not display all the posts so it will be a more manageable size.
I hope everyone will continue to find the links they need right over there in the sidebar>>>>>>
hi. I have a 4 year old that has 9 cavities. we took him to the dentist and he said it would take 2 hours for the whole procedure plus his talking about "light anesthetic" in which the child would not be a sleep as a full strength of an anesthetic. But instead the light anesthetic which the child will be awake. But is that necessary? or we can use a numbing medication and have the 2 hour procedure done. If it was your child what would you have done?
ReplyDeleteSounds like conscious sedation. You can read all my posts about sedation like the post title says--over there on the sidebar. Really, every child and circumstance is different. Sedation is used to accomplish treatment, accomplish more treatment at one appointment, relieve anxiety, reduce patient movement and discomfort.
ReplyDeleteThink about it-would a typical four year old sit still for dental surgery with no complaint for two hours? -with no sedation at all?
My baby is 2 months old & was born with a tooth the thing is that it's super strong and not loose what so ever & it's cutting her tongue on the bottom! The pediatric dentist want to pull it out but I want a second open or solution because isnt a baby to small to get any can of medicine in her month
DeleteHi I' have kud 3.5 yearold i was told buy dentist he has cavity in all 20 teeths need bedone under anestetic120 min all at once the n hospital how much is anestetic dangerous thanks az
Deletehi I have a one and a half year old that I just noticed she has a dark almost black spot onthe back of her front tooth. It seems like its also onthe gum area. It is hard for me to see since she is so young. Ive made an apt already, but on a bad note, I did give her the bottle to sleep with milk. My two older kids were breast fed at night and their teeth are great. I couldnt breastfeed with my one year old, so I resulted to the bottle, and unfortunately I feel I am a horrible mom, if it is bottle rot. Basically, Im just wondering if it is bottle rot, and how did it develope so fast (since it's black) if she has only had the bottle for maybe a year?
ReplyDeleteDental caries is caused by a bacteria, but can be aggravated by ad-lib bottle use after one year of age, especially at night. Night time breastfeeding can do the same thing. It just feeds the bacteria. Of course, get your pediatric dentist to take a look. Things can progress rapidly.
ReplyDeleteHaving natal teeth (born with a tooth or teeth) can cause this kind of thing. I think it's called reddi feddi disease or something like that. Trauma to the tongue. Often treatment would be removal of the tooth if it is giving a lot of concern and discomfort. I have actually removed a natal tooth on a 7 day old baby... not problem at all. I would get a pediatric dentist to take a look.
ReplyDeleteAt least it's ok to get a second opinion.
ReplyDeleteOk, I remember, it's called Rega-Fede disease.
ReplyDeleteOkay thank you so much tomorrow she actually has a appointment with a pediatric dentist. One more question do they feel the pain & does the tongue heel on its own
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, one more question does it hurt when it gets pulled out? Do you guys numb the baby? And does her tongue heel alone ? I'm sorry it's just because I'm a first time mom
ReplyDeleteTongues heal very well once the source of trama is removed. We do all we can to make things easy and numb for tooth removal.
ReplyDeleteSo they decides not to pull her tooth out because they said it was her baby tooth, that she can learn how to work around it, she still crys when I feed her & she still cutting her tongue but they said it was infected. Do you personally think that was a good idea
ReplyDelete& it also seems she lost a bet of her appetite, she usually eats 4 oz & now the bearly wants to eat 2oz every 4-5 hours, I'm so worried
ReplyDeleteWell, there are more than one way to treat such things. I'd keep your dentist and physician informed about her situation. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteMy 6 year old underwent a pulpotomy x2 on 9/26/13. We returned today for routine cleaning and a pus pocket has developed around the gum line on both teeth. She is completely asymptomatic. They are now saying this is an abscess and recommend extraction of both teeth. The extraction is scheduled to take place in two days from today. I requested an antibiotic for coverage to prevent spread of the infection. Should I go ahead and start this today? I do not want to mask a fever if one develops in fear of not receiving adequate treatment in an emergent situation should one develop. The flip side is she has been on lots of antibitoics and since she is asymptomatic is it necessary to start today? Any help.you.could offer is much appreciated. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSure sounds like an abscess. Sometimes this happens even after a pulpotomy. Antibiotics can be useful, but do not totally cure a dental abscess. Removal of the tooth does. Antibiotics are often given prior to removal of the offending tooth if an obvious abscess is seen to reduce the infection and inflammation enabling easier removal of the tooth. I usually give antibiotics if I see facial or other soft tissue swelling, or if there is pain. If it's a fistula but is otherwise asymptomatic, it depends on whether I think the antibiotic will help or not. By the way, depending on which tooth it is, a space maintainer may be needed. Ask your pediatric dentist. Good Luck!
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ReplyDeleteMy Son is 4 and half years old, and I went to visited Child dentist after the x-ray they recommend 3 Pulpotomy, 3 metal restorations and 10 Composite white Filling, I am not sure what to do. I am little nervous to that many procedure for a little child and Scared about general anesthesia and Local anesthesia to the little kids. What other could be used for safe side? How many visit normally need and how kids react to that many procedure with a high function kids. Please I need your Suggestions.
Many 4 year olds can do treatment in a normal way, just like adults. Nitrous oxide helps (laughing gas) Often, kids need a little help vie general anesthesia or in office sedation. Discuss the safest, most reasonable options with your pediatric dentist. Each child is different.
ReplyDeleteHey I'm kind of split on what to do. My 7yr old daughter developed abcesses above her first molars shortly after getting small white fillings in them. The dentist said it's caused from the white fillings because he recommended silver. Anyways he wants to pull them both and put in spacers. Is this the best option? The teeth aren't bothering my daughter
ReplyDeleteAbscesses can be caused by many things. Most of the time it is the cavity and bacteria that cause infection. We use white fillings in our office, although silver fillings are useful as well. Deep decay is more likely to cause a problem rather than what material is used. Some kids seem to be more prone to abscesses as well. Abscessed baby teeth should be removed almost all of the time, and space maintainers placed if indicated.
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