https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:04:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-1570201 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:30:13 +0000 Kimberlybee 1570201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DisneyBee: Hope it's okay to bring this old thread up. I wanted to know how the treatment went. I have a 14 month old niece who's breath is really bad so we are going to suggest to her parents to bring her in to check for cavities. Hope all is going well! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-775439 Sat, 11 May 2013 17:48:04 +0000 DisneyBee 775439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>so I went for a second opinion, and she recommended the same thing. so my DS will be undergoing IV sedation next month. Boo! at least, he'll get his teeth taken care of, and we'll be sure to focus on being diligent with his teeth brushing and flossing.</p> <p>I loved the second dentist better. She was happy to answer my questions and reassured me a lot. Plus, she eased my DS's anxiety a lot by popping in a movie for him. Of course, he still cried, but not as much as the first time around. </p> <p>Thank you to everyone for being there for me. I love this community. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-769032 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:36:34 +0000 BoogieBea 769032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry to hear. Hope the filling won't be too bad for him. I hate dentist visits myself. I can't imagine what it's like for a little kid to get work done on their teeth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-769019 Wed, 08 May 2013 23:56:46 +0000 StbHisMrs 769019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told by our family dentist that some babies are born with cavaties, C was. I struggle brushing their teeth, they fight me so strongly!<br /> C was two and put under general, it was a traumatic experience. He had a pulpotomy done, an enamel cap placed $3,000 (after insurance) later he jumped off the couch and cracked it on the coffee table. He still has bad teeth, genetics on his Dads side. I have teeth problems but not the same as his. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-769012 Wed, 08 May 2013 23:31:39 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 769012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@owlmom: lol! You can get the same kind of hygiene hypothesis benefit by having a dog ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-769005 Wed, 08 May 2013 23:14:21 +0000 owlmom 769005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poor little guy :( I hope getting his teeth filled is easier on both of you than you fear. </p> <p>@Mrs. Jacks: I thought of you yesterday because of this. There was an article on CNN.com that my husband and mom both told me about that basically said babies have a lower incidence of some infections when their parents "clean" pacifiers by sticking them in their own mouths. All I could think was 'NO!!! Mrs. Jacks taught me that it's so bad for baby's teeth!' </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-768958 Wed, 08 May 2013 22:21:12 +0000 citymouse 768958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Unfortunately, its not just sweets and juices that can cause cavities. :-/ Breads/starches play a big role too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-768881 Wed, 08 May 2013 21:01:00 +0000 irene 768881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>shoot now you are freaking me out. We are also hoping to wait until 2, and LO hates having his teeth wiped let alone brushed or flossed. He's 15 months now. Crap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766497 Tue, 07 May 2013 19:51:01 +0000 DisneyBee 766497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@koolbreeze and @yellowbird - thank you so much for the reassurance. He'll probably have to do general anesthesia, but I'm gonna get one more opinion. </p> <p>@beebug and @yourekindapretty - thank you for your input. It helps put me at ease. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766442 Tue, 07 May 2013 19:04:25 +0000 yellowbird 766442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DisneyBee: you're already doing a great job because you care! I see numerous kiddos with cavities at 2 years old, but the problem is the parents don't care or make excuses as to why the teeth are in the shape they are. I echo what lavender said that X-rays aren't always necessary to see cavities, especially in primary teeth. I would definitely get a second opinion if it makes you more comfortable, and I'm sure that they said he would need to be sedated because of his age and temperament. It's basically impossible to do a filling on a two year old. Think about how hard it is to brush a two year olds teeth, then multiply that by 10 since they're in an unfamiliar situation with unfamiliar people. </p> <p>You're a great mom for taking your baby to the dentist, so just do the best you can and get the cavities taken care of while they're still small! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766383 Tue, 07 May 2013 18:13:32 +0000 regberadaisy 766383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yikes! This reminds me to get M a toothbrush and book her first dentist appointment!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766364 Tue, 07 May 2013 18:00:19 +0000 yourekindapretty 766364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my husband is a dentist and his patient base happens to be 95% pediatric. from what he tells me, often times, they'll recommend that your child be put out for procedures if they seem to not take well to being there (like your case). if the child is relatively calm and easily manageable, they can work on them without putting them out - just a little nitrous to help keep them slightly sedated. </p> <p>also, from what he tells me, it doesnt seem too uncommon for children around your lo's age to have cavities. There are a lot of factors, obviously, and it's hard to say exactly what your situation is, but where he works, he sees a lot of patients who are given sugary drinks without proper brushing/cleaning afterwards, bottle decay, just overall poor dental care at home (which he says, comes from a lack of education on proper infant dental care). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766333 Tue, 07 May 2013 17:43:18 +0000 Koolbreeze 766333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DisneyBee: I almost cried the first time I heard the word "cavities" :( DS1's dentist said his could have a lot to do with him snacking all day since food is always stuck in his teeth (all his are between teeth). We floss A LOT now and brush like 3x a day. But we were told his mouth does look good other that the cavities and we're doing a good job cleaning his teeth. Some people just get cavities easier than others (I get them super easy as well...doesn't matter what I do, I get cavities). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766314 Tue, 07 May 2013 17:31:29 +0000 SugarplumsMom 766314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had a deep cleaning this morning and I always brush. I totally got the short end of the stick in that department! :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766303 Tue, 07 May 2013 17:17:54 +0000 DisneyBee 766303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for everyone's advice and input.</p> <p>@Koolbreeze: I felt like such a bad mom yesterday. The dentist didn't help comfort my worries either. I guess I'll have to put him under at some point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766301 Tue, 07 May 2013 17:15:57 +0000 .twist. 766301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: At least you remember to sometimes brush before bed. lol I never do. On purpose. lol. and I too have never had a filling ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766294 Tue, 07 May 2013 17:12:33 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 766294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are some avoidable risk factors and some unavoidable ones. The biggest is no bottle in bed. I've tried really hard to avoid giving them my pathogenic bacteria :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766293 Tue, 07 May 2013 17:09:18 +0000 Cherrybee 766293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the record, I would go weeks on end without brushing my teeth when I was a little girl - and it's not unusual for me to forget to brush before bed as an adult, too - and I've never had a single filling. I don't think it's anything you've done.... I think it's predisposition. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766289 Tue, 07 May 2013 17:05:32 +0000 .twist. 766289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our eldest has a mouth full of metal. Seriously. I'm not totally sure about his dental history because he's my stepson and his mom does all the dental appointments. However, they eat pretty healthy and both boys are on the same routine. The eldest has major problems, the youngest doesn't have any. </p> <p>I also had a cousin who's son had major dental issues even though they brushed regularly and ate very healthy. </p> <p>Unfortunately, some people just have poor enamel from the get-go. I've heard it can get better with adult teeth, but I think sometimes it's just the luck of the draw. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766288 Tue, 07 May 2013 17:04:47 +0000 Mrs. Pen 766288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't feel badly!!! My son already has white spots on his teeth which are indicative of early tooth decay. And this happened before he was even a year old, so he had only been eating fruits, veggies and breastmilk! Our doctor said that some kids just have predispositions to early teeth trouble. :( </p> <p>I think I'm one of those people. I by no means have perfect teeth hygiene but I'm decent and I still get a cavities :-P it sucks so badly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766286 Tue, 07 May 2013 17:01:25 +0000 Beebug 766286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never had a cavity in my life, but was just reading on another forum about kiddo's with all sorts too, wonder what the deal is?</p> <p>Sorry to hear @DisneyBee: As per what I saw on the other forum, it was a general vs. local anesthesia debate, and it seems like the general is harder to endure as a parent but leaves the child with little for bad memories, whereas the local sounded all over awful in terms of memories but "won" in terms of cost effectiveness (seems to be about $1000 here for general out of pocket). I think money being a non-factor I would go with general for sure, would be tough to see LO "out" but not sure I could ever see them go through freezing or trying to get them to co-operate/endure all of that awake! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766273 Tue, 07 May 2013 16:56:01 +0000 lavender 766273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If your DS was crying being out under is probalby the best thing (comfort wise) for him. And usually you can tell what a cavity is without an X-ray on a child- usually a black dot </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766266 Tue, 07 May 2013 16:51:48 +0000 Koolbreeze 766266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS1 has some cavities he needs filled. He'll be put under too. Scares me! And makes me feel like crap that he has cavities. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766262 Tue, 07 May 2013 16:50:50 +0000 pui 766262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My little sister went for her first dentist appointment at 2 and had SEVEN CAVITIES. She had a whole bunch of teeth pulled and filled in. She was put under for it.</p> <p>May parents had a lot of trouble getting her to brush her teeth everyday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766260 Tue, 07 May 2013 16:49:38 +0000 DisneyBee 766260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh...and we don't feed my son any juices or sweets. We brush every night, but I guess we should be more diligent with our brushing and flossing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-dental-appointment-and-already-has-cavities#post-766258 Tue, 07 May 2013 16:49:00 +0000 DisneyBee 766258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Although pediatric dentists recommend that we take our child for their first dental appt at 1 year old, I waited till 2 years old. What a nightmare!</p> <p>My DS was crying throughout the whole visit. The dentist opens his mouth and then proceeds to tell me that he has 3 cavities. No x-rays were done. He then tells me that he needs general anesthesia, so he can get them filled. All of this scared me, and I didn't feel comfortable. </p> <p>I'm going for a second opinion later this week, but has anyone else's child have cavities at such a young age? Plus, did you put them under general anesthesia? </p>