My 5 year old daughter says the gums above one tooth hurt, should we see a dentist or is she too young?

5 years old is: Fine to see a dentist. She can see a general dentist who includes children in his practice or a pediatric dentist.

Overdue: Your daughter is overdue to see the dentist. Both the ada and pediatric dental academy recommend a child see the dentist at 12 months old or when the first tooth erupts. It is certainly possible that she may be having this discomfort from a cavity. Please get her to the dentist soon.