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@fatherhood Sedation is safe when practiced appropriately. And a note about the restraint: In most cases I don't use it. Most kids can be tolerate quick procedures, even the really little ones. Many times I will only use the slowspeed drill to remove decay as it is easier to tolerate, and skip...

@debranch I'm glad it helped. And that your little one will be receiving treatment. Don't feel bad. Oral health information gets overlooked and is usually hard to come by unless you specifically search it out. You're on the right track now, and your daughter will be fine. Cavities can be filled...

@neveragain1 All around. This may help: How to Clean a Baby's Gums:

@neveragain1 Got it? Let me know if you have any other questions.

@cat7 Sure. This relationship exists due to a couple of factors: When babies are born, the do not have the bacteria that cause cavities (mainly strep. mutans) in their mouths. We get those bacteria from our environment, and mostly from those who interact with us. Anyone who comes in very...

@brianrrt Inside. To remove the food and plaque from sitting on their gums all day/night. I guess you can wipe the outside too if they are messy eaters :)

@katrina2017 That is a good start. Before long though, get in the habit of doing it after each feeding. When we are born our mouths are sterile. Over time we get bacteria from our surroundings and those we are in close contact with. In most cases, this means from our mothers. There is a strong...

@katrina2017 Really you could start any time. It is more important when the teeth start to erupt, but it wouldn't hurt to get in the habit of doing it. Wipe with a damp cloth or gauze. As she gets older you could try something like this: http://www.spiffies.com/category-s/81.htm But those are...

@bobobobobobobobob The least invasive treatment isn't always the best treatment, or the least expensive. The biggest problem in dentistry right now is that corporations are taking over the profession. They hire dentists and put them in practices that are too busy to provide quality care. They...

@bobobobobobobobob I can understand that. Here's the first thing: Ask any 5 dentists to treatment plan a case, and you'll get 5 different treatment plans. Some providers are more aggressive with treatment plans, and others will prefer to "watch and wait." As I've been on reddit (r/Dentistry)...

@farmer4christ Thats interesting because the Canadian Dental Association adopted the 'first visit by 1 year' guideline even before the American Dental Association did. I've done rotations with pediatricians and ER docs. They know A LOT, but many still do not know what cavities look like. And...

@3penntony That's too bad. But yeah, if you're brushing well and have good nutrition habits, then his risk should be fairly low. Keep up the good work. Hopefully your dentist can at least take a peek and make sure everything looks good.

@3penntony I don't know where "here" is, but the current recommendation is by age 1. Search for a pediatric dentist in your area.

A lot of parents have these questions, so I'm going to lay it all out. If you have any other questions about your little one's teeth or pediatric dentistry in general, drop them in here and I'll reply. These answers are based on recommendations set by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry...