My daughter has strep throat and I know we’re supposed to change her toothbrush, but I don’t know whether to do it now while she’s still being treated or after her antibiotics are finished. Cami Dear Cami, I hope it wasn’t your doctor who told you that you needed to change the toothbrush. If so, […]
My Adult Teeth and Baby Teeth are Both in My Mouth
I really hate my smile and some guys at school call me shark because I have both my baby teeth and my adult teeth in my mouth still. The adult teeth came up behind my baby teeth so my smile looks weird. Can this be fixed? My mom doesn’t have a ton of money and […]
Keeping My Children’s Teeth Healthy During the Quarantine
My children have had a cavity after every single checkup. Now that we are under quarantine, I can’t take them to the dentist. We had a cleaning scheduled for next week, which had to be rescheduled. Is there anything I can do to up their chances of a healthy checkup when this is all over? […]
Extensive Decay in a Five Year Old
I am concerned about my daughter. She is only five years old but has quite a bit of decay. I do brush her teeth and take her to the dentist. He has diagnosed her with seven cavities, but she is very uncooperative in the dental chair. We’ve tried with me in the room with her […]
Discolored Front Teeth on a Child
My five-year-old son had trauma on his teeth. I noticed the front teeth are turning a darker color. Should I take him to the dentist? We haven’t taken him to one yet because he is only five. Cassie Dear Cassie, There isn’t much you can do about the color. However, whenever there is trauma to […]
Pediatric Dentist Ignoring Missing Teeth
I’m a little worried about some missing teeth on my toddler. He’s almost three years old and lost his two front teeth due to nerve damage which happened after a fall. I feel like the teeth need to be replaced so his other teeth won’t shift. I’d suggested a couple of dental flippers. My dentist […]
Son Broke his Front Tooth
My ten-year-old son had a bike accident which led to him breaking a piece off his front tooth. I took him to the pediatric dentist and he said he won’t be able to fix it for another month. I don’t want to wait that long and asked him to recommend someone to us. He seemed […]