Well my 15 month old son chipped his tooth somehow and i just cant decide weather to take him to the dentist or not.. I know that can file down the edges so it is not so sharp and they can fil it in so it looks better.. but they would have to give him anesthetics and i really dont want to put him through that, would it be better to let it be or should i get it taken care of ? Its not too bad and it doesnt affect anything that he does, but it has gotten worse since it happened...thanks
2007-03-18 03:05:21 · 10 answers · asked by TwoplusTwins 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
You don't want it to get worse or fall out too early...take him to the dentist and get it fixed. It could start to ache if you don't fix it.
2007-03-18 03:17:37 · answer #1 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will check to make sure that the root isn't compromised. They won't fill it nor will they sand it down. It will wear smooth on it's own and there is no point in filling a milk tooth unless the root is in jeopardy. Kids don't care if their teeth look funny.
Unless it is a very small chip I would go, just to make sure the root isn't going to become exposed. And remember you can refuse any treatment you aren't comfortable with like fillings or filing or anesthetic.
2007-03-18 03:12:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 months is exceedingly youthful. 1st i might bypass to a pedodontists they're geared in yet differently. i might call and ask in the event that they sedate, or supply oral sedation if if something desires performed. If he's not crying while he beverages and eats, his tongue and lip prepare no cuts from the fractured enamel. you are able to bypass away or no longer this is, till a gum boils varieties up under the lip. The enamel is likely going to die and turn gray. this is all ok till it get an abcess. i've got considered them bypass consistently , and then i've got considered it in elementary terms take a pair of weeks. he won't have a exceedingly smile if her front enamel is fractured and turns black. this is a annoying selection because of the fact he's so small. An anterior chip like this is puzzling to have the bond stay, additionally. you are able to desire to spend a sturdy deal of money attempting to repair it, and the filling might fall out. merely the character of the beast. If it gets a gum boil, the dentist might attempt to do a pulpotmy for you. needed, they do away with what's inflicting the an infection , and the enamel retains the area . this is going to pop out merely like it might have many times. one greater possiblity. If the enamel fractured- is cracked- it may't be stored. in elementary terms the dentist could have the skill to tell you the strategies. For now, you rather can do no longer something. save your eye on it. ANd it may't be a foul theory to work out if their is a pedo around to easily look at him. Introduce them, examine to work accessible is not any bone fracture, and set up a dentist in case you desire him later. some regular dentists are merely as stunning with youthful little ones. call and ask! it might probably fee you on the fringe of 2 hundred to easily get it checked- examination and xrays
2016-10-18 23:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by schwalm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just call and talk to a nurse. I really don't know if they would do anything to fix it. There is no harm in taking him in. Our daughter bumped her mouth into a chair when she was 8 months and just learning to walk. It was a one of those little children's chairs, knocked her bottom tooth right out.
2007-03-18 03:42:31 · answer #4 · answered by Tracie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him go keep his dukes up at daycare,lead with the jab and over the top with the left,I wouldn't have my kid put under at that age unless it was life threatening,see if you can take him in when he's naturally asleep,after a long playtime.
2007-03-18 03:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by Beeman11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI, IF THE TOOTH IS GETTING WORSE YOU ARE GO TO HAVE TO TAKE HIM TO THE THE DENTIST. I KNOW YOU DON'T WANT TO. BUT IF THE TOOTH IS TURNING GRAY THAT MEAN THAT THE TOOTH IS DIEING. I DON'T THINK THEY WILL PUT THE BABY OUT. THEY WILL JUST GIVE HIM A SHOT BY THE TOOTH AND TAKE THE TOOTH OUT. A BABY TOOTH IS NOT HARD TO TAKE OUT.
2007-03-18 03:26:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact a pediatric dentist. They will tell you what needs to be done and what doesn't. I wouldn't leave it go w/o a call to the prefessional at least. They may need to see it.
2007-03-18 03:08:26 · answer #7 · answered by krispeds 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GO to a pedi dentist....a cavity can from there or worse infection. Call you pediatrician and they can refer you to a great pedi dentist.
2007-03-18 03:11:57 · answer #8 · answered by amber b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get the tooth smoothed down if it is sharp,he might cut his mouth or tongue.
2007-03-18 03:08:35 · answer #9 · answered by Heads up! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
personally I would get it taken care of or at least looked at. it may damage the new permantent teeth or cause him pain later
2007-03-18 03:10:59 · answer #10 · answered by Greeneyed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋