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OT Dentists: Are semiannual checkups necessary for kids who still have all baby teeth?

Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:35 pm
Posted by STEVED00
Member since May 2007
22369 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:35 pm
Long story short, wife and I are really good about making sure our kids’ (4.5 and 2.5) teeth are brushed 2x a day. We brought our oldest to dentist 7-8 mo ago and let’s just say he was NOT a fan of the teeth cleaning process.

Coming up on time to schedule another but am hesitant. The cost isn’t an issue but just wanted to know if it was really worth the fight if we are doing the recommended daily maintenance and he still has his baby teeth.
Posted by LazloHollyfeld
Steam Tunnel at UNC-G
Member since Apr 2009
1587 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:37 pm to
Unless you are from Livingston Parish, get your kid's teeth cleaned you trashy frick.
Posted by Christopher Columbo
Member since Jun 2015
2086 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:39 pm to
Subtle kids have teeth brag. How many downvotes do you think you'll get from Tennessee and Kentucky fans?
Posted by MSMHater
Houston
Member since Oct 2008
22774 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:40 pm to
They can still get decay, even if you're brushing with them everyday. How much sugar do they consume? Bring them to the dentist.
This post was edited on 1/11/18 at 2:41 pm
Posted by TennesseeFan25
Honolulu
Member since May 2016
8391 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:40 pm to
Oral health for kids is dependent on a few things.

1. What condition are your children's teeth in? Any chips/cracks etc. that can cause issues going forward prior to adult teeth coming in?

2. Do you or your neighbor own a pit bull? Statistics show you won't need to worry much about their teeth, as they likely won't be around much longer anyways.

3. How often does your child brush as well as what is their diet like? Lots of sugary acidic foods?

Answering these questions will help us provide u a response.
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
43058 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:45 pm to
Not a big deal imo.
Posted by SpeckledTiger
Denham Springs
Member since Jul 2010
1477 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 2:57 pm to
The fight will only get worse if you stop now. The early visits are just as much about building trust and familiarity with the process as it is about the actual cleaning.
Posted by LSUTigerDDS
Prairieville
Member since Mar 2009
844 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 3:07 pm to
Yes. Everyone’s teeth are not made the same. Some are strong and are ok with longer stents bw cleanings. Others aren’t as lucky and need to b monitored closely. You won’t know unless you bring them in.
Posted by sjmabry
Texas
Member since Aug 2013
18495 posts
Posted on 1/11/18 at 3:18 pm to
quote:

Subtle kids have teeth brag.
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