Growing Up
By Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (53188)
Canada
April 22, 2025 3:51pm CST
My little twin granddaughters are really growing up, so quickly.
Today, at the tender age of just 3 years old, they had their third-ever dentist appointment. The first couple were fine, teeth were coming in well and everything looked great.
Today was a bit different. The dentist could definitely tell that they brush often which was a bonus, on the downside, Willow had some spots on a front tooth. 
Harper is quick to brush her teeth much more often then Sissy is. Harper reaches for salty snacks whereas Willow likes the sweet ones.
They are going to attempt to do a follow up for Willow on Thursday. They will see how much work they can get done, depending on how she takes the laughing gas.
And of course they were advised to have the children learn to floss their teeth. Now their morning prep time will really change drastically. 
But Grandpa can handle it, as he is the one to get them out the door every morning by 9am to attend the playgroup program.
When was your last cavity discovered? I think that age 3 is very young, but many children don't even see a dentist until they are school-aged.
Harper is quick to brush her teeth much more often then Sissy is. Harper reaches for salty snacks whereas Willow likes the sweet ones.
They are going to attempt to do a follow up for Willow on Thursday. They will see how much work they can get done, depending on how she takes the laughing gas.
And of course they were advised to have the children learn to floss their teeth. Now their morning prep time will really change drastically. But Grandpa can handle it, as he is the one to get them out the door every morning by 9am to attend the playgroup program.
When was your last cavity discovered? I think that age 3 is very young, but many children don't even see a dentist until they are school-aged.17 people like this
16 responses
@Ineeddentures (647)
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22 Apr
I believe I never had contact with a dentist until I was 15 years old.
This was when I join Army and dentist check was a part of Army medical.
I discovered a cavity last week, in my gum when a tooth came out.
Very painful.
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@Ineeddentures (647)
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22 Apr
@Juliaacv
You are the second person on Mylot to say you are sorry I lost a tooth.
I am sorry too, I only have 12 teeth left now.
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@DaddyEvil (146705)
• United States
22 Apr
I had some fillings done 30-something odd years ago but just broke a molar a few months ago that still needs to be taken care of by my dentist. We just don't have a way to get to the dentist's office right now.
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@Juliaacv (53188)
• Canada
23 Apr
@DaddyEvil That's great that your car is on it's way to being fixed.
I am alright with the dental work that I have, it isn't perfect, but I have a huge fear of being in the dentist chair and having 2 or 3 hands in my mouth. I get that pinned in feeling.
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@DaddyEvil (146705)
• United States
23 Apr
@Juliaacv The tooth that broke doesn't hurt anymore so I chew on it like I always did.
The garage picked up the car yesterday morning for repair so I should be able to get to the dentist soon.
I hope you can get to a dentist soon and have your tooth fixed. I don't like to lose teeth, either.
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@DaddyEvil (146705)
• United States
23 Apr
@Juliaacv I'm sorry that happens to you.
I had a really bad experience with a dentist when I was 16 and get very uncomfortable even thinking about going to a dentist... As long as nothing hurts, I put it off as long as I possibly can. Other than the broken tooth, my teeth are in good shape.
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@snowy22315 (188525)
• United States
22 Apr
I couldn't tell you .maybe 10 years ago, but I discovered one myself recently, and that tooth actually needs a root canal now. I can tell
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@kaylachan (77310)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Apr
Children seem to be starting school younger and younger. And, if they're eating solids, it's important to havetheir teeth checked.
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@kaylachan (77310)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Apr
@Juliaacv Well some school take children as young as 3 here so long as they're potty trained.
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@Juliaacv (53188)
• Canada
22 Apr
@kaylachan Not here, not unless it is daycare that you pay for.
No school takes our children at that age, trained or not, it isn't in the tax budget to allow for education at that age.
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@celticeagle (173746)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Apr
I hope Willow's experience on Thursday is a good one. My experience with dentists hasn't been a good one.
My daughter had a horrible experience with laughing gas years ago. It makes me shudder to think of it.
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@celticeagle (173746)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Apr
@Juliaacv ........I don't like it. I hope the appointment went well.
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@abhi_bangal (5597)
• Ahmednagar, India
23 Apr
This discussion comes when I'm already suffering from tooth pain. I've lost half of my back lower tooth. It was no pain when that happened. But it was a bit later on. So I can relate to this discussion quite quickly and easily.
But as far as your grand daughters are concerned, it'd great to hear that they brush often. My father always made it a point for me to not sleep before brushing my teeth. Brushing habits are always good ones.
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@abhi_bangal (5597)
• Ahmednagar, India
26 Apr
@Juliaacv Oh come on. Don't be sorry. That's fine now. The pain was the reason that I couldn't be active here for a couple of days or so.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16905)
• China
24 Apr
Ah,the twins are 3 years old ! They are fortunate enough to have dentist appointments at the age of 3 !
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16905)
• China
25 Apr
@Juliaacv Yes,they will benefit from the good dental habits all their life.
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@Marilynda1225 (84530)
• United States
24 Apr
Awww poor Willow having to deal with the dentist at such a young age. I think it's a good thing children are going to the dentist at younger ages and can learn how to brush and floss properly. My kids didn't go to the dentist until school age and thankfully none of them really had any teeth issues until it was time for braces.
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@Juliaacv (53188)
• Canada
24 Apr
You must have done a great job teaching them to floss and brush properly.
They began going to the dentist before their second birthday I believe.
But they have never had anything besides the dentist taking a peek in their mouths and taking x-rays.
Willow was brave today.
Our son and his wife didn't get her up earlier to eat, and she had to fast for 2 hours before the procedure, so she was 'starving' from the time she woke until lunch. Poor kid.
@Juliaacv (53188)
• Canada
24 Apr
@JudyEv Yes, she did really good today.
The only downfall was that since she had to fast 2 hours before her appointment they should have woke her earlier to let her have breakfast, but they didn't do that, and she said she was 'starved' all morning long. Typical kid. 
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@grenery8 (16318)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
26 Apr
me and my teeth, that's some sensitive topic for me, in this stage of my life
but, as a child, maybe cause we had more experienced dentists or dental material was more lasting, i rarely go to my dentist and i think i had my first cavity when i was around 6,7, maybe. don't worry, Willow will be good
also, i have suspicions towards hard water; too much good but also bad things in it.
but, as a child, maybe cause we had more experienced dentists or dental material was more lasting, i rarely go to my dentist and i think i had my first cavity when i was around 6,7, maybe. don't worry, Willow will be good also, i have suspicions towards hard water; too much good but also bad things in it.1 person likes this
@Duwayn123 (6)
• Singapore
23 Apr
The first time I went to the dentist was when I was 12 years old and it was a painful and frightening experience. I hated my first time with the dentist . He was not professional and he did not make an effort to calm me down when I was panicking he had no people skills.
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@Duwayn123 (6)
• Singapore
24 Apr
@Juliaacv yeah it was a terrible first time experience
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@Beestring (15279)
• Hong Kong
23 Apr
I think I had the dentist filled a cavity when I was a teenager.
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