Orthodontics: Older Child

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Thumb Sucking??

A.S. asks from Tampa

My 3 year old just had her first dentist appointment and it went great. The only concern was she sucks her thumb and it is affecting the alignmnet of her teeth. She...

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Tonsils

A.M. asks from Grand Rapids

Hi! Found out yesterday at the pediatricians' that my 3 1/2 year old sons tonsils are HUGE. Beyond huge. The doctor said that he sounds nasel-y and asked if he sno...

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Thumb Sucking in 2 1/2 Year Old

J.A. asks from Sacramento

My child is a thumb sucker, his teeth are definitely reflecting that. We have tried several of the nasty tasting polishes without success. He will put his thumb in ...

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Opinions on These Two Orthodontists in the Area.....

C.G. asks from Boca Raton

Hi, everyone. My oldest daughter, age 8, is at that wonderful age of needing braces. I was recommended to Dr. Shelling in Boca by our dentist and a friend recommend...

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Tongue Thruster

S.D. asks from Phoenix

My child is a tongue thruster... any others out there ? Should I get the retainer ( night gard ) to help correct it ? Should I just get info on doing exercises ??? ...

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Daugher Born Without Enamel on Teeth

J.L. asks from Nashville

Hi ladies, My daughter was born without enamel on her teeth. Her baby teeth were fine, but her permanent teeth came in very yellow with a rough surface and very cro...

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Teeth

M.B. asks from New York

Hi my Name is M. and my six year old's second baby tooth just fell out as i'm cleaning out the tooth i notice her permanent tooth has already grown in the back of the...

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Thumbsucking

L.L. asks from Boston

I am hoping that someone out there has some advice on helping me help my 11 (almost 12) year old daughter stop sucking her thumb. She doesn't care if she does it in ...

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My Daughter Grinds Her Teeth in Her Sleep?

L.M. asks from Charlotte

My, almost 2 year old, daughter grinds her teeth in her sleep. Loud enough that we can hear it in our room- which is just next door, but still!! My husband and I bo...

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How Do I Keep My Infant from Sucking Her Fingers?

L.H. asks from Jacksonville

My daughter is 11 weeks and wants to suck her two middle fingers. I have an ultrasound picture of her sucking her thumb and when she was born, within minutes, she wa...