Question 1

could runny nose be due to her teething? and what remedies are safe to clear her out? i have a 7 month old baby who just cut her first two bottom teeth this week.  in this time she has developed an extreme runny nose and congestion that seems to obstruct

Accepted Answer

Teething : Teething and the symptoms attributed to it are a common concern for parents. Lots of studies have looked at this and shown the most common symptoms of teething to be: 
-increased biting 
-drooling 
-gum-rubbing 
-sucking 
-irritability 
-wakefulness 
-ear rubbing 
-facial rash 
-decreased appetite for solid foods 
-slightly elevated temperature (but still under 100.4f orally)

her runny nose and congestion are more likely due to a cold.  There are no over the counter cough or cold medications that are safe to give any children under 4 years old. They were all removed from the shelves a few years ago. Research showed that they did not help kids feel better in that age group and in fact could be harmful.

If your infant is congested, you can run a cool mist vaporizer in her room and use saline and nasal suction to clear her nose. Otherwise you just have to let it run it's course.

If she develops a fever, has any difficulty breathing, stops eating/drinking, acts very irritable or sleepy or acts sick in any way, call your child's doctor.

Question 2

what do you suggest if my two front teeth are transparent help?

Accepted Answer

Transparent edges: Enamel is somewhat translucent, and since the edges are thin and have no dentin, they appear clear. You also may be grinding your teeth, making the edges thinner, causing the same appearance. See what your dentist has to say about it.

Question 3

my two front teeth are kinda transparent near the tips. why is this?

Accepted Answer

Enamel wearing thin: As we age your enamel wears down.   And....One area that thins is the enamel on the front teeth.  Enamel is a crystalline structure and when it thins like you are talking they appear translucent. If it bothers you..Have your dentist smooth them out or if there is enough to fill then do so.

Question 4

when does a child lose his first four teeth (the top two front and the bottom two front)?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Most children start losing teeth around 5-7 years of age.Each individual is different but most lose the two lower first then the two upper.

Question 5

what is it when the tip of two front teeth turn somewhat transparent?my teeth r kinda transparent near the tips.no idea since when.why's that?

Accepted Answer

Thin enamel: You may be grinding your teeth. If so, the edge of the enamel on the lingual surfaces of the teeth in question may have been worn thin, making the teeth look even more transparent in that area. Let a local dentist take a look and advise if any treatment is indicated, including a bruxism guard.

Question 6

i have transparent and white  patches on the ends of my front two teeth after having my braces removed. is there a solution to get them back to normal?

Accepted Answer

Discoloration: May be due to damage from compromised oral hygiene.  Discuss this with your treating Dentist or Specialist Orthodontist.  There are numerous helpful treatment modalities.  Your a General Dentist should be able to help.

Question 7

baby got first two teeth @6mos. now 9 1/2 mos no more teeth....i thought by now there would have been more, any idea how long between getting teeth?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It may take up to 18 months of age for the first teeth to erupt. There are multiple printed time tables for teething, which you can google. However, the teeth will emerge when they emerge.

Question 8

i have a gap between my first two middle teeth in the front most doctors told me that theres a tissue that separates them, while the others are fine ?

Accepted Answer

The labial frenulum : The labial frenulum often attaches to the center of the upper lip and between the upper two front teeth. This can cause a large gap and gum recession by pulling the gums off the bone. A labial frenectomy removes the labial frenulum. Orthodontic patients often have this procedure done to assist with closing a front tooth gap.

Question 9

when should you take your child to the dentist for the first time? i've heard when the first tooth comes in, and i've also heard when there are two teeth touching each other. which is right?

Accepted Answer

The : The american academy of pediatric dentistry recommends the first visit to coincide with the first birthday or first tooth.

Question 10

i broke my top retainers in the last two molars. i cant afford getting a new one since i have already had the free replacement for them first i want to know if i will be ok since it still covers majority of my teeth but the back two molars?

Accepted Answer

: Same question, same answer... your teeth may shift if the retainer is not engaging onto all of your teeth. Try to have a new retainer fabricated.

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Could runny nose be due to her teething? and what remedies are safe to clear her out? i have a 7 month old baby who just cut her first two bottom teeth this week. in this time she has developed an extreme runny nose and congestion that seems to obstruct

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What do you suggest if my two front teeth are transparent help?

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My two front teeth are kinda transparent near the tips. why is this?

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When does a child lose his first four teeth (the top two front and the bottom two front)?

A member asked:

What is it when the tip of two front teeth turn somewhat transparent?my teeth r kinda transparent near the tips.no idea since when.why's that?

A member asked:

I have transparent and white patches on the ends of my front two teeth after having my braces removed. is there a solution to get them back to normal?

A member asked:

Baby got first two teeth @6mos. now 9 1/2 mos no more teeth....i thought by now there would have been more, any idea how long between getting teeth?

A member asked:

I have a gap between my first two middle teeth in the front most doctors told me that theres a tissue that separates them, while the others are fine ?

A member asked:

When should you take your child to the dentist for the first time? i've heard when the first tooth comes in, and i've also heard when there are two teeth touching each other. which is right?

A member asked:

I broke my top retainers in the last two molars. i cant afford getting a new one since i have already had the free replacement for them first i want to know if i will be ok since it still covers majority of my teeth but the back two molars?

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