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tannu.mehta@gmail.com - 04 Mar 2006 04:55 GMT

Hi:

My 4 yr old has crossbite. We have never taken her to the dentist,
should we go visit a dentist? I have read a lot on Internet about
this, and everybody says that the arch can only be used after the age
of five or seven. So my question is that is there a point taking to
the dentist now, or should we postpone it to later? we don;t have full
dental coverage.

Also if I go, they charge me for X-ray, cleaning and exam. My child
brushes everyday, and has very clean teeth. What is the X-ray for? And
what is flouride for?

Thanks in advance.

T

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phildoc - 04 Mar 2006 14:25 GMT

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child's first
dental exam to be at approximately 1 yr. old. Now this is obviously not for
cleanings, xrays, etc..., but more for a developmental exam that can
evaluate for issues that you're describing here.

At four years old x-rays are often necessary to evaluate for cavities
between the molars. Although crossbites don't generally need to be
addressed at this age, routine dental checkups are advised.

--Phil (DDS)

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Joel344 - 04 Mar 2006 15:14 GMT

It might be nice for the dentist to have a look-see, and
introduce the kid to the world of dentistry before problems
are there. This is for cabbities (cavities) not for cross bite.

NEGOTIATE the fee beforehand, preferably over the phone!

Joel

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phildoc - 04 Mar 2006 15:35 GMT

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I'm not sure that a lot of negotiating needs to take place. Office fees are
office fees. They can often be quoted over the phone. Cost comparison
among different dental practices is ok, but I don't think that you're ever
going to talk someone down from their established fees prior to even being
seen.

--Phil

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Joel344 - 05 Mar 2006 13:15 GMT

You may have missed the point .... yes fees are fees, but dental office
often take panorex films, perform complete exam, a buzz through with th
prophy cup and application of fluoride ... to the tune of $250 for th
little tyke. This is about money and not about care.

So if you just need a look-see, why not alert the staff and ask ahea
of time?

GUARANTEE: If you do not you will become one more pigeon.

This is the basis for most of our dental woes ..... people have weir
ideas about how dentistry works and they cannot afford to ask! Sheesh
Advice is free ........ take advantage of it.

Joel

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