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06.16.08, 10:16 AM Toddler
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Any dentist or orthodontist moms on? I have a 4 yo with big space between her 2 front teeth with a bit of the gum growing between the teeth. What kind of specialist should operate on this, an oral surgeon, a plastic surgeon, or another kind of specialist? I asked ped. for a referral and was told a plastic surgeon for some reason who does work on the gums (Dr. Court Cutting in NYC)---consult is $460. I'm told the adult teeth will not grow in properly with the gum/muscle in that space...she's just turned 4, is now the appropriate time to have the bit of tissue between her teeth removed? I'm told it will require general anaesthesia. Any moms been through something similar? Thanks! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Toddler 06.16.08, 10:16 AM Flag
 

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My sister has this and decided to keep it because Madonna has it. (She was in 7th grade during the Madonna phase) Now at 34, she is really happy she did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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and yes, it would be an oral surgeon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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i will ask my friend who is ortho and get back to you later [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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Thank you so much--I'll watch the post! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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sorry it took me so long to get back to you. i spoke to an orthodontist i know and a periodontist and they both said an oral surgeon/or a periodontist can do it. both also agreed that you should wait till dc is closer to 6 years old. there is no need to do it now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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