Will a pacifier make my toddler's teeth crooked?
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They haven't for millions and millions of other children. So if his/hers does come out crooked it is probably NOT the pacifiers fault.
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I had rubber bands when I had braces, &  it will allign your front and bottom teeth so it makes them more one on top of the other. It does make you sore for a few days when you first start, but it doesn't hurt any worse than getting them tightened every month.
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the straightening of teeth usually requires treatment of both arches--upper and lower.  in order to arrive at an acceptable configuration of your teeth, a dentist/orthodontist must consider how the upper and lower teeth come together.  if you treat only one half of the mouth, you'll likely get half of the desired result.  it sounds simple to put braces on only the arch with the crooked tooth, but it is much more complex.  if you treat only part of the problem, it could lead to bite issues and joint troubles down the road.  so, in short, the answer is No--both arches must be addressed simultaneously and it's not half off.
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Do not remove them.They'll be no harm to your baby.Your friend is trying to be creative but doesn't know how.Can you ask her to explain why?.If it makes you feel better,ask your dentist.I am registered dental assistant,with the experience of 12 years.
809873
No, when a tooth grows in sideways, it's going to cause you a great deal of pain, as your jawbone is going to hit it too, and it will cause added pressure on your other teeth.  It'd be best to just have the Dentist remove it.
95469
My own dentist asked that I bring my daughters in for a check-up after they had gotten their first teeth. I have had rather extensive dental work done because of poor dental health as a child/young adult, so I am almost obsessive about taking them to the dentist. I don't want them to have to go through all the procedures I have. I took them with me to every visit I have had. (I checked with the staff prior to bringing them, just to make sure they were allowed to be there.) I think it has helped them quite a bit in being comfortable with the dentist environment. I've never had a problem getting them to go. Of course, they haven't had any cavities. If that ever happens, I might not be able to easily convince them to go back! :)
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Just my 2 cents\n\nMake sure he doesn't have a hidden infection.  A lot of parents just look at the teeth.  Make sure you lift his lip up and look at the loose gum tissue.  It can take a month or more to develop an infection, he could develop a little lump.  If it happens then take him to the Dr. \n\nAbout the advice above.\nBaby root canals are not like adult root canals.  Just because the tooth will fall out is not a reason to not do the standard treatment.  We do these things for a reason. Some people think we just want to scam you, If your child looses a tooth pre-maturely his jaw, in this case the maxilla may not grow enough,  Hell with todays diets it's hard to get them to grow as it is.  It pisses me off when people make up stuff.  \n\nGood Question
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if its a loose tooth, make sure to pull it straight up or it might grow back in crooked. if its not loose then you need to go to the dentist.
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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists recommends you take your child to the dentist for the first time at age one.  Usually at this visit, they'll just acquaint you to what to do with his/her teeth.  By age three, all of his baby teeth have already erupted and it's crucial to visit the dentist.  If you visit a pediatric dentist, they will be very receptive in how to handle your son.  They may do the dentistry with him sitting on your lap and his head in the dentist's lap.  This is a common technique for children who are anxious during the first visit.  In any case, it's time to have his teeth checked to ensure everything is developing properly.  \n\nYou can go to: http://www.aapd.org/finddentist/  to find a dentist in your area!  This should also provide some answers to useful questions: http://www.aapd.org/pediatricinformation/faq.asp\n\nDon't fall into the trap of saying, "Oh, well they're only baby teeth!"  Decay in these teeth can lead to serious problems with the adult teeth which have already started to develop!
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My son had the clear ones and they were not too hard on his speech, but I never heard him sing when he had braces. As a matter of fact he never has sang out loud very much, poor guy is just like his momma, and I couldn't carry a tune in a luch box with a zip lock baggie for help.\n\nHe went back every month for an adjustment and his  gums and teeth were really sore for a few days afterward. He had a couple of occasions where his lip on the inside of the front teeth got really raw and kind of raggedy from the braces rubbing against them when he spoke or when he tried to bite off a sandwich, things like that. the dentist said it was normal because they were pulling his teeth forward and it was pressing against his inner lip a lot.
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Yes, they use pliers and the such to bend and place the wires and brackets on your teeth. And, yes they can give you nitrous oxide perhaps to help relax you if you like, thats soemthing you will have to ask him about. Also, perhaps you could try just taking a gravol or soemthing along those lines an hour before your appt and you will be ready to sleep before you and your dentist even get started!!! Hope this helps!
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no they wont.. me and my boyfriend both have braces and it does not happen well hasnt happen yet but i wouldnt worry.some people put wax on their braces so it wont be to stuck together and that will help.
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your son can start teething anytime from 2 months old up to past 1 year old. beware of teeth that come in while still nursing, beware of runny noses, coughs that sound liquidy, and really beware of diarrhea-all signs of teeth coming in-or on their way!! regardless of when he starts teething, love him like nothing else in this world and just wipe off his drooly face, and  kiss him again~~~from one who knows!!!now a gramma-and doin it all over again!
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If you are this doubtful of your dentist, get a second opionion. Space maintainers are wonderful if you have to pull a baby tooth, you need to hold that space but we like to save a tooth if possible. Could she not have pulpotomy's and stainless steel crowns (this is common on a primary tooth with severe decay ... that can be saved). A pulpotomy is like a baby root canal.  Keep in mind sometimes things are worse than they appear. Dont hesitate to ask questions, if your providor does not want to take the time to make you feel comfortable then maybe this is not the right dentist for you. We show the parent the xrays of the child, explain ideal treatment and why,if this is not something the parent can afford, we discuss the other options. This is your child, your money. A second opinion never hurts.
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you shouldn't worry about anything yet. My 6 year old daughter has only lost 1 tooth, and that was her bottom. With in the next 2 years if he still hasnt lost any teeth you might want to take him to the dentist before his adult teeth come out. I found this out by her doctor. I hope that helps.
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Yes, your daughter should go to the dentist but only for a general checkup appointment and cleaning. The baby teeth fall because the permanent teeth push them through the gum, so is just natural for them to come out as the same time your daughter is losing her baby teeth.\nAlso, when the baby teeth come finally out the root sometimes is missing since the permanent have been pushing it all the time and the pressure cause the baby teeth to be incomplete when it finally falls.\nBelieve, there's nothing wrong with your daughter as this process in completely normal.\nGood luck!\nP.S. Excuse my english, is not my native language
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hey Chrystal,\nyour question i a bit hard to answer cos i dont exactly know what condition Your childs teeth are in. if the decay is really deep and has affected the pulp of the tooth(the pulp is like the heart of a tooth-with blood vessels and nerves)then it could be bad-infections such as an abscess could result.this would most definitely need to be a reason to get the offending tooth out.if not much infection is present she mayneed what is known as Root Canal Therapy..\nif its only the top layer of the tooth that is affected then a simple filling or no treatment at all may be required!\nu must understand though that the so called milk teeth are extremely imp.extracting a tooth way before its time to fall off could lead to something known as Tongue thrust-the child gets into a habit of pushing her tongue out into the space previously occupied by the teeth.this could cause the permanent teeth to flare out when they erupt.not to forget speech disturbances like lisps. \nbaby teeth help align the newly forming teeth which are yet to erupt irregularaity in the permanent teeth could result such as crowding which would need crazy costing Orthodontic treatment in future.\nthe root of the tooth is just above the germ of the permanent tooth which couldget infected if left unseen to.\nradiographs(x rays) maybe required to tell U with kind of treatment your girl needs.see that she rinses her mouth especially after eating sticky candy n before going to sleep.\nhope i was of some use to U. take care