laurafaith
01-24-2007, 01:17 PM
hi all not sure where to post this just have a quick question.
my son just turned 4 -- he has been saying that his teeth hurt? just on one side way at the back -- my question is could he still be cutting teeth?? like molars or something -- i cant get him into see the dentist for another 2 weeks and i hate when he is in pain and i cant help -- or dont know what is causing the pain -- thanks for any ideas/suggestions
my son just turned 4 -- he has been saying that his teeth hurt? just on one side way at the back -- my question is could he still be cutting teeth?? like molars or something -- i cant get him into see the dentist for another 2 weeks and i hate when he is in pain and i cant help -- or dont know what is causing the pain -- thanks for any ideas/suggestions
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01-24-2007, 01:31 PM
Hi laurafaith-
Well my son, who is five, had been experiencing this problem. We just went to the dentist yesterday and she said his eye teeth were wore down alot from grinding his teeth at night. She said not much could be done since he doesn't have his adult teeth yet (like a night guard). But she put a special sealant on the tooth and she said to avoid really hot or cold drinks for a few days. Well hope this helps some. Good luck.
Bella
Well my son, who is five, had been experiencing this problem. We just went to the dentist yesterday and she said his eye teeth were wore down alot from grinding his teeth at night. She said not much could be done since he doesn't have his adult teeth yet (like a night guard). But she put a special sealant on the tooth and she said to avoid really hot or cold drinks for a few days. Well hope this helps some. Good luck.
Bella
mpalmer118
01-24-2007, 01:47 PM
The first set of permenant molars usually comes in around age six. They are often called "six year molars" for that reason.;) My daughters came in when she was five. So it could be that, but it could also be a cavitity, so I would still take him to the dentist.
laurafaith
01-24-2007, 04:51 PM
thanks for the replies -- my son also grinds his teeth at night so maybe that is it!