I have brushed her teeth everyday atleast once a day...i know 2 times is better but some days its super crazy and i don't make it to her teeth two times but i do it every night before bed....
Well i took my first mommy day away and my hubby thought it would be ok to give her sprite and ice cream all day and who knows what else......... and now her teeth look like crap... :( the two front teeth have white 'stains' on them does that mean i need to take her to the Dentist.? or is it that she isn't getting enough Vitamins? any other parnets every see this on there childs teeth?
Thanks
2006-06-14 20:36:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
One day or even 2 or 3 will not hurt a child's teeth if the rest of the time the diet is good.
It actually sounds like fluorosis. Which is too much fluoride. Fluorosis is typically characterized by a chalky white or brown stain This can be found in the water, fruit juices, even the brand of tooth paste you use. You should be using a mild, made-for-children tooth paste.
http://www.qualitydentistry.com/library/agd/juices_fluorosis.html
Another cause could be simple plaque build-up. Plaque is a sticky substance that if you take a washcloth and wipe the teeth will come off, unless it has built up over time.
http://www.saveyoursmile.com/parents/dzgettingkidstobrush.html
Hope these websites help you. Good luck.
Editted: Sorry, but I completely disagree with "tyrone_crack..." - no offense meant, but you need to take care of the "baby teeth". If they get decay it can go up into the permanent teeth. Also baby teeth are the "spacers" for permanent teeth. If you loose them too soon the teeth will crowd together and her permanent teeth could come in crooked.
http://www.dentalduo.com/Slideshow/baby%20teeth_files/frame.htm
2006-06-14 20:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by Raynanne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal. Not every child develops the white pigment all at once.
About not having time to brush her teeth more than once a day, sometimes, give her a slice of chedder cheese. It prevents cavities just just flouride.
A cheaper route, would be to get a mouthwash that has flouride in it and make her rinse with it, when you don't have time to brush her teeth.
Listerine has come out with some fantastic ones that don't sting.
I know, 2 year olds are the hardest to keep up with. You spend most of the time cleaning up after them and keeping them from injuring themselves.
This phase will pass, thank goodness.
Since her teeth haven't been able to get the attention they need, I recommend, bringing her to a dentist just in case.
She just has her disiduous teeth, so they will come out and her permanent teeth will probably grow out solid white.
There ARE certain conditions that can cause teeth to be white ,
only at the tips, so it would be prudent for a dentist to check that out, just in case.
Don't worry. Heck, just give her some cheddar cheese until you have the time to brush them or use a flouride rinse.
You sound like a good mother who is just too bogged down.
My heart goes out to you.
That is a BIG job, leaving mommies everywhere, taxed to the limit.
Good luck, and remember she needs a check up anyway.
Charge! Sounds like you're on top of everything.
2006-06-15 04:59:17 · answer #2 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh stop worrying! The teeth that come in after those are the ones that are going to give you gray hairs. All in all, brushing everyday is a nice way to create positive habits. Then again, your child did need a break from the monotony. If I was the hubby I would have done the same thing. What's life, if there aren't a few bumps here and there? We all have a role to play - and I'm now done with the cliches. -peace.
2006-06-15 03:47:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some kids have a stain on the enamel of the teeth this was formed in the womb a dentist will be able to apply a coating that covers and match's her teeth also its a baby tooth and the need to worry isn't there wait to see what her permanent teeth look like
2006-06-15 08:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by Clyde 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one day of abuse would not do this to her teeth,without seeing them I would say the white stains are either over brushing,or a trauma .you can brush a childs teeth to much and remove the enamel,seeing a dentist cant cure this as some people have white spots naturally on their teeth,that are formed whilst in the womb.
2006-06-15 03:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, I highly recommend that you do some research on the toxicity of flouride if you haven't already- and a single day seems an extremely short exposure to what you apparently consider "inappropriate" foods for there to be a change that is actually noticeable. while I agree that refined sugar is hardly the best thing to feed anyone, I fail to see how such a short exposure could leave stains of any kind, let alone dental caries.
2006-06-15 03:44:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 months
2006-06-15 03:40:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my little girl had plaque, turns out it was the sugar, so cut it down and they are fine now, a treat in moderation wont do any harm, i think you are paniking a bit
2006-06-15 03:41:56 · answer #8 · answered by Dar J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋