Question 1

my three year old has two cavities - what will happen? my daughter has two cavities. are cavities in children and in baby teeth filled the same way that they are in adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, they basically are. Most likely they are really small and will only require a minor amount of drilling.

Please don't be too concerned, i'm sure she will be just fine.

Question 2

how to help 17 year old with fear of dentist , she has had really negative experiences and is afraid of having work done on her mouth . she has lost two teeth and has 13 cavities with 8being filled . she almost always cries fights back and misbehaves?

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Anxiety: So sorry that your daughter has had negative experiences.  Would be advisable that she see a mental health professional who can help her overcome her anxiety.  As she is in the need of immediate dental health care, however, seek treatment with a Dentist who provides treatment under general anesthesia or under sedation.

Question 3

how are young children treated for cavities? our two year old has a cavity, for which she's going to be treated next week. we're wondering what that procedure entails for young kids and if there is anything special we need to do beforehand? our dentist ju

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At : At two years old, i would hope that this cavity is small. Maybe her dentist plans on giving her nitrous oxide, which can make one a little nauseous.

At a minimum, you should not frighten her. Has she been to this dentist before? Does she know the office? Not much info given in your question.

And then, it just may be a small filling and the dentist just wants to prevent her from vomiting all over the operatory if she gets nervous.

Call the office and ask them exactly what they plan on doing. They are better able to explain their actions.

Question 4

my three year old has a small cavity in his molar. brushes teeth regularly. what would cause this?

Accepted Answer

Several possibilitie: The tooth may not have formed perfectly, even with brushing regularly decay may occur depending on eating and drinking habits.  I would discuss this with your dentist who knows the particulars of your three year-old.

Question 5

my 8 year old son has a black spot the size of maybe 3 pin points on the bottom of both of his top canine teeth. are they cavities? do we fill them?

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See a dentist: He will need a dental exam and a dentist can then tell you if they are cavities. If they are cavities they should be filled.

Question 6

i have a cavity in the back of my teeth how long do you think it will take to fill it? i am a 12 year old girl who has lost all of her baby teeth

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Very Quickly: If the cavity is small, then it won't take more than a few minutes. Don't worry, I'm sure it will be really easy to fix.

Question 7

my 8 year old daughter had eight cavities today at the dentist and she has been brushing her teeth. no sign of pain whatsoever?

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Pain not needed: If you thought that you needed to be in pain to require treatment, you are mistaken. Just because your child brushes her teeth does not guarantee no cavities. Diet? Water fluoridation? Brushing technique? Let her dentist explain all of the above, and have her teeth restored.

Question 8

how are cavities in baby teeth filled? our three year old son is going to need a cavity in a baby tooth filled, and we would like some idea of what the procedure will be like. is it the same as for adults?

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In : In essence, it is the same as adults. Many times, the cavity is so very small that the dentist can use the drill without an injection.

I'm sure he will be just fine.

Question 9

what is it? i have a black dot on the bottom of my last mole the one before my wisdom teeth i'm 21 year old female i recently went to the dentist and had x-rays and they said i had no cavities and that everything was good this was a month ago what could b

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I : I would not want to speculate as to what the black spot is without an examination. If this is a new spot that is on your gums and does not go away, then you should definitely go back to your dentist to have it evaluated. I do not understand or agree with your statement regarding x- rays and decay. A spot on the tooth itself could be stain, decay, or from an existing silver filling. This also should be brought to the attention of your dentist.

Question 10

my 3 year old has a cavity on a baby tooth, does it need to be filled?

Accepted Answer

Dental hygene: A primary interest in caring for the baby teeth is theiir preservation during the rapid growth of the jaw/mandible. Premature loss will reduce the dental presence on the gumline & potentially lead to more crouding as the permanent teeth come in.The best judge of the need for a filling will be the dentist who evaluates the kid.

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My three year old has two cavities - what will happen? my daughter has two cavities. are cavities in children and in baby teeth filled the same way that they are in adults?

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How to help 17 year old with fear of dentist , she has had really negative experiences and is afraid of having work done on her mouth . she has lost two teeth and has 13 cavities with 8being filled . she almost always cries fights back and misbehaves?

A member asked:

How are young children treated for cavities? our two year old has a cavity, for which she's going to be treated next week. we're wondering what that procedure entails for young kids and if there is anything special we need to do beforehand? our dentist ju

A member asked:

My three year old has a small cavity in his molar. brushes teeth regularly. what would cause this?

A member asked:

My 8 year old son has a black spot the size of maybe 3 pin points on the bottom of both of his top canine teeth. are they cavities? do we fill them?

A member asked:

I have a cavity in the back of my teeth how long do you think it will take to fill it? i am a 12 year old girl who has lost all of her baby teeth

A member asked:

My 8 year old daughter had eight cavities today at the dentist and she has been brushing her teeth. no sign of pain whatsoever?

A member asked:

How are cavities in baby teeth filled? our three year old son is going to need a cavity in a baby tooth filled, and we would like some idea of what the procedure will be like. is it the same as for adults?

A member asked:

What is it? i have a black dot on the bottom of my last mole the one before my wisdom teeth i'm 21 year old female i recently went to the dentist and had x-rays and they said i had no cavities and that everything was good this was a month ago what could b

A member asked:

My 3 year old has a cavity on a baby tooth, does it need to be filled?

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