Can I wait to see my old gentle dentist?

July 25, 2016

Filed under: Cater to Cowards — Tags: Filling fell out, gentle dentist, Oklahoma City Cater to Cowards dentist, Oklahoma City Dentist, sedation dentist, tooth infection — okcitydentist @ 7:48 pm

I had a great dentist. He was so kind and gentle and used to brag that he “caters to cowards”, of which I was the biggest. I had to move a few hours away. I have visited a dentist in my new area, but she was rough and impatient. I had quite a bad experience. Now I’ve had a filling come out. I’ll be going home over Thanksgiving. Can I wait to see my old dentist or do I have to get it taken care of right away?

Olivia J. – Branson, MO

Olivia,

There are few things worse than having to leave a loved and trusted care giver. Unfortunately, it is too distant a time to wait until Thanksgiving holiday for you to get this looked at. There is a reason the filling fell out. It could even mean that there is a new infection. However, even if it was just a fluke that it fell out, leaving your tooth exposed that long could be quite dangerous.

That doesn’t mean that you have to go to the insensitive dentist. You can mark her off your list. There are too many kind, gentle dentists for you to have to waste your time and money on one that isn’t.

If you’ll do an internet search for a “cater to cowards” dentist or a “sedation dentist”, you’re more likely to have a good experience.

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Does A Toddler Need to See A Dentist for Teeth Grinding?

July 11, 2016

Filed under: Pediatric Dentist — Tags: child's first dental appointment, jaw pain, Oklahoma City Dentist, Oklahoma City Pediatric Dentist, teeth grinding, teeth grinding in toddlers, when should a child see a dentist — okcitydentist @ 8:16 pm

My three year old has started grinding his teeth. Do I need to take him to see a dentist?

Brooke L. – New Jersey

Brooke,

It is not uncommon for children your son’s age to grind their teeth, though we aren’t really sure of the reasons behind it yet. Most children outgrow it and it shouldn’t be a problem. You should watch for signs that he’s having jawpain. Children that age don’t always articulate they’re in pain, but you may see him rubbing his jaw.

Even if he wasn’t grinding his teeth, at three years old, it is time for him to visit with a dentist that treats children. He needs to have a check up. It’s especially important that children see a dentist for the first time before there are any real dental issues. You want their first experience to be a positive one.

Usually the first appointment is no big deal. They get a fun cleaning and the dentist ahs a look around to make sure everything is developing properly. Dentists who regularly work with kiddos make it lots of fun.

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