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Regular Dentist or Pediatric Dentist?

alrighthamiltonalrighthamilton member
in August 2012 Moms
I had my 6 month cleaning this morning and my dentist said she likes to see kids at 12 months. Mostly so they can get used to the dentist before problems arise, as she said they usually see cavities forming at around 23 months. I like my dentist, but I am wondering if a pediatric dentist is a better choice. My brother and I went to one until were in high school. Aside from the fact that they only treat kids, the office just seems more comfortable for a little one. The office that I go to looks like a spa. I can't imagine Kate in there, screaming through a dental exam as I am pretty certain she will. What are your plans?
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  • BluepointToastedBluepointToasted member
    I have not even considered this yet.  I think I have an appt in March, I guess I will ask my destist then.  I will probably take him to mine, since DH and I already do our appts together, we can all 3 suffer at once.
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  • WhtRssnGrlWhtRssnGrl member
    We will be going to a pediatric dentist.  There's one by us that is decorated with animals and stuff like that, and it just seems like it would be more appealing and calming for children.
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  • gollywollypoggollywollypog member
    We go to a family practice but they don't want to see the kids until waaay later.  Like 3+.

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  • Ms. LisiMs. Lisi member
    Go to a pediatric dentist. They are well equipped to make your LO feel comfortable and know best how to deal with kids. I was a Dental Assistant before I became a SAHM, and I will tell you that we referred a ton of kids to pediatric dentists.
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  • alakealake member
    My kids go to a general dentist, but if they need anything major, he does it under general anesthetic.  Leah is October had to have several caps and a tooth pulled.  It was done under general.  He is really good with the kids.  He is also my dentist.
    Eryn is going at 18 months.
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