my son has a tooth that is discoloring. Should I wait until tommorrow when his dentist is in or go to ER?
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Wait until tomorrow, this is not an emergency.  Nothing will be done at the ER other than wast your time and money.\nHe has hit the tooth hard enough to cause blood to squirt from the pulp of the tooth into the dentin.  Blood has iron and that is why the tooth is changing color. Don't sweat it if it's a baby tooth.  If it is a permanent tooth he may eventually need RCT (but not always) and he may want to have something done to improve the way the tooth looks.\n\nDr. R, DDS
567960
You need to go back to your dentist and make him fix this! NOW!\n\nIt should only have been open for 3 to 5 days.
1124468
you really need to communicate with this dentist. sometimes things don't show up right away but regardless someone needs to get to the bottom of this swelling pronto and the dentist will know where to start
975972
its called ure frenum and i would be surpised if it JUST fell out, i would suggest seeing the dentist,
640710
The dentist's right. Different countries actually uses different codes. It's called FDI.\n#36 (no. 3 6, not 36) is the lower left first molar. If it's obvious, you can actually spot out the cavity. It's usually with stains. However, if there is a cavity, the surface is actually sticky and dental professionals use a probe (a kind of instrument like a pencil) to check it. B4 you do anything, don't go poking at the cavity coz it can get deeper! \nJust because there is no toothache, it doesn't mean that your son has no cavities. Once there's pain, it usually means that the bacteria has progressed to the pulp and things can get worse from there. \nDon't worry, let the dentist fill up your son's tooth. He's trained and a professional. If you are still worried, you can always call the dental office. I'm sure there's a number on the report. =)
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It is an abcess, and she needs to see a dentist as soon as possible, if you wait to long she may need a root canal.  It will get bigger and can even burst and come back....(I broke a tooth at age 13 and had a temporary filling that caused it...Had to have root canal and crown...
369474
Use some Orajel and see a dentist
1174951
Saying your in pain may get you seen faster, but may lead to unnecessary treatment.  Despite how you feel, you should be evaluated by an endodontist (root canal specialist) since this was a trauma.  They will not be able to fix the cosmetic issue, but they may be able to expedite this with your dentist by a simple phone call.  They have some pull here.  Also, it ensures that you get the best treatment overall.  If your dentist will not budge, then tell the office that you will be switching dentists and need all copies of your record including films.  The staff will not want to invest that time to copy records and will prefer to find a spot in the schedule for you.  Presto!
357557
This depends on what caused it to tear and split.  If it is due to an injury it should heal on its own.  If it is torn due to neglect of proper care, then you may need to see a dentist and have them diagnose the cause of the problem.  This could be a chronic or acute infection that needs immediate care to prevent tooth loss.
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You have severely underestimated the cost to the dentist.  I am an orthodontist, and I certainly do not pocket 80-90% of my fee, as you have suggested (boy, that would be nice though.)\n\nThe words GOOD and CHEAP can go together for clothing sales, not healthcare.  You generally get what you pay for when it comes to things like this.  If it is less expensive, then the person providing the care probably is not as good as the guy down the block.  In your area, I would anticipate spening between 3900-5000+ to fix you child. Payment plans help with your budget. Sorry this is not the answer you are looking for, but it is probably what will get your child a good result.
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Not really sure of the question but if he has bacteria in his mouth he will probably get a prescription for an oral mouth rinse and maybe some antibiotics to go with that. If his teeth have gone bad they will probably be pulled if they can not be saved and he will receive a denture or partial depending on the number of teeth left and the condition of them. All of this depends also on the amount of money available.
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Take to the dentist,  if the nerve is exposed the little guy will be in pain.  If the nerve is not exposed the tooth could die in the next few weeks, you'll need to keep an eye on the gum line above  the tooth for a few months. \n \nKids should be seen by a dentist as soon as the first four teeth are present.  this visit is for the parents as much as for the kids.  \n\ngood luck
605730
if it hurts that bad go to the denist
812182
Uh yea. A dentist should be able to see a "dead tooth" on an Xray. Are you supposed to figure out which tooth is hurting..That is crazy. How old are you because you could be cutting your back molars and that hurts like heck. Do you still have space back there for a tooth to come in. Rub the gums and see if you feel anything coming thru. Cutting teeth hurts, why do you think babies cry? But your dentist is a quack if he did not give you more information than that. Go to someone else...
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Not long at all. My son had a checkup 3 weeks ago and had a non-painful cavity that they said was only going to need a filling. Today he went in and they needed to PULL it. It had gone deeper and abcessed underneath. They were surprised and checked his xrays from the 1st visit. He hasn't had sugary drinks or sticky candy.\nCall a different dentist and get in asap. Or see if you can get on a waiting list for canceled appointment times. At the very least, your cavity will get bigger/deeper and possibly cost more if you wait.
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You'll want to get that baby tooth out ASAP--they can effect how the permanent teeth come in. Either have him wiggle it out or take him to the dentist to have them removed. Good luck
714420
You should definately get a second opinion. I wouldn't do sedation, that's a bit much. And like you said, she is going to be losing those teeth anyway. Before I agreed to that, I'd need a logical answer as to why it's important for her teeth to be capped at such a young age and I'd need to get the same answer from multiple dentists.