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tooth decay-1yr old
I have a question about tooth decay. My baby is one (sob) already, and
I noticed on his newly emerged top tooth that there is some brown with a pit on it. A little history: Grant has been through several surgeries with anesthesia and he's been on frequent antibiotics (prohylaxis and treating). He also had a time where he was losing weight (diarrhea for close to a month and a half), and he's now on vitamin drops with iron and flouride. He started eating solids about a month ago, but breastmilk has been his main source of food. I can't remember, but do antibiotics contribute to tooth decay? What happens with a little one who has tooth decay? I know it's been mentioned on here before, and I need to do some searching. I feel pretty bummed about it. We haven't seen anybody about it yet. Do you see a ped first? I think I'm forgetting something, but that'll be it for now. Thanks for any help! Joy |
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When my daughter was about 18 months she was on antibiotics and I
noticed that her teeth were brown by the gums. I got really upset and thought I wasn't brushing enough, but they did go away! I originally had an appointment with my dentist but after talking to another mom found out that it often happens with antibiotics. The pit would worry me though. I would probably go to a dentist, but your Dr. is a good choice as well... I'm not sure what they do for decay at such a young age. Katherine Joy wrote: I have a question about tooth decay. My baby is one (sob) already, and I noticed on his newly emerged top tooth that there is some brown with a pit on it. A little history: Grant has been through several surgeries with anesthesia and he's been on frequent antibiotics (prohylaxis and treating). He also had a time where he was losing weight (diarrhea for close to a month and a half), and he's now on vitamin drops with iron and flouride. He started eating solids about a month ago, but breastmilk has been his main source of food. I can't remember, but do antibiotics contribute to tooth decay? What happens with a little one who has tooth decay? I know it's been mentioned on here before, and I need to do some searching. I feel pretty bummed about it. We haven't seen anybody about it yet. Do you see a ped first? I think I'm forgetting something, but that'll be it for now. Thanks for any help! Joy |
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Joy, That sounds pretty similar to the way William's first tooth looked when it appeared. That's not good news, I'm afraid. The enamel continued to chip off his tooth, all four front top teeth were affected, and within two years they were literally crumbling. He had to have pulpotomies and crowns and extractions, and a year or so after the surgery one of the crowns (and the tooth) split and he is now toothless on top! I'd take Grant to a pediatric dentist. We did not take William right away; perhaps there is something they can do if they catch it early. However, they are very likely to try to blame night nursing for the problem and tell you to stop. I ignored this, personally, since I knew the teeth were bad from the start. I hope Grant's problem is not as big a deal as William's has been! As if you and he didn't have enough to deal with already! Happy Birthday to Grant, BTW. Leslie |
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tooth decay-1yr old
Fluoride causes teeth to grow in brown and pitted. Some anesthesia
also contain fluoride. MD's and DDS's haven't caught up with the new literature showing that ingested fluoride confers no benefits and only delivers risks. Here' an article that speaks to fluoride supplements: http://www.drjaygordon.com/developme...uoridesupp.asp For more info Fluoridation 101 www.orgsites.com/ny/nyscof www.FluorideAction.Net/health On Oct 6, 12:13 pm, "Joy" wrote: I have a question about tooth decay. My baby is one (sob) already, and I noticed on his newly emerged top tooth that there is some brown with a pit on it. A little history: Grant has been through several surgeries with anesthesia and he's been on frequent antibiotics (prohylaxis and treating). He also had a time where he was losing weight (diarrhea for close to a month and a half), and he's now on vitamin drops with iron and flouride. He started eating solids about a month ago, but breastmilk has been his main source of food. I can't remember, but do antibiotics contribute to tooth decay? What happens with a little one who has tooth decay? I know it's been mentioned on here before, and I need to do some searching. I feel pretty bummed about it. We haven't seen anybody about it yet. Do you see a ped first? I think I'm forgetting something, but that'll be it for now. Thanks for any help! Joy |
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tooth decay-1yr old
That's what I was also going to suggest. On the outside of the teeth,
fluoride is great, ingested, it really does bad things to the teeth. Especially the adult teeth! wrote in message ps.com... Fluoride causes teeth to grow in brown and pitted. Some anesthesia also contain fluoride. MD's and DDS's haven't caught up with the new literature showing that ingested fluoride confers no benefits and only delivers risks. Here' an article that speaks to fluoride supplements: http://www.drjaygordon.com/developme...uoridesupp.asp For more info Fluoridation 101 www.orgsites.com/ny/nyscof www.FluorideAction.Net/health On Oct 6, 12:13 pm, "Joy" wrote: I have a question about tooth decay. My baby is one (sob) already, and I noticed on his newly emerged top tooth that there is some brown with a pit on it. A little history: Grant has been through several surgeries with anesthesia and he's been on frequent antibiotics (prohylaxis and treating). He also had a time where he was losing weight (diarrhea for close to a month and a half), and he's now on vitamin drops with iron and flouride. He started eating solids about a month ago, but breastmilk has been his main source of food. I can't remember, but do antibiotics contribute to tooth decay? What happens with a little one who has tooth decay? I know it's been mentioned on here before, and I need to do some searching. I feel pretty bummed about it. We haven't seen anybody about it yet. Do you see a ped first? I think I'm forgetting something, but that'll be it for now. Thanks for any help! Joy |
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tooth decay-1yr old
Thank you for the replies and help to this post. The whole issue got put on
the back burner as we dealt with a tibia fracture. I am planning on seeing a dentist at the specialty clinic he goes to, and I'll update when that happens. Thanks! Joy "Joy" joyjoie wrote in message oups.com... I have a question about tooth decay. My baby is one (sob) already, and I noticed on his newly emerged top tooth that there is some brown with a pit on it. A little history: Grant has been through several surgeries with anesthesia and he's been on frequent antibiotics (prohylaxis and treating). He also had a time where he was losing weight (diarrhea for close to a month and a half), and he's now on vitamin drops with iron and flouride. He started eating solids about a month ago, but breastmilk has been his main source of food. I can't remember, but do antibiotics contribute to tooth decay? What happens with a little one who has tooth decay? I know it's been mentioned on here before, and I need to do some searching. I feel pretty bummed about it. We haven't seen anybody about it yet. Do you see a ped first? I think I'm forgetting something, but that'll be it for now. Thanks for any help! Joy |
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