A few months ago Kamryn began to complain about pain in the back of her mouth. I noticed she had some molars coming in so I thought it was just that. Kamryn, unfortunately, was blessed with my families “bad teeth”. We all have them. So, I had a feeling we had a few cavities and was in the process of looking for a new dentist for the family. It’s been a BUSY few years being pregnant back and back and I’m sad to say I held off on all of our dentist appointments for far too long.
A few weeks ago I brought Kamryn to an adult dentist. I walked out of there feeling like the worst mother ever. He explained to me things about her mouth that I truly didn’t understand and spoke down to me like I had caused the problems in her teeth. He wouldn’t listen to me when I told him that I do brush her teeth 2 times a day and when I said “I” I really mean I DO IT. He accused me of letting her drink juice when she goes to bed, not true. Giving her sugary snacks, not true. It was a disaster and I left feeling defeated. He did however refer me to a pediatric dentist not far from our house. I was sceptical because I had such a bad experience with him but I’m a firm believer in giving everyone a chance. When I called them I got a great feeling and decided to try it out. I’m so happy I did!
So, fast forward to yesterday, we went and met with an amazing pediatric dentist here in Plymouth. I honestly was scared I was going to get the same reaction. This time I braced myself. If I was indeed the worst mother ever I was ready to hear it. The dentist looked at Kamryns mouth for all of 2 minutes when she told me this wasn’t something I did and not something we could’ve prevented but an actual condition. We finally got an actual diagnosis finding out that Kamryn has a condition where her teeth do not produce enough enamel and that this started when I was pregnant with her. So, needless to say her mouth is a mess.
Luckily her adult teeth all look healthy and good. (Huge sigh of relief)
Over the next few weeks she needs to get quite a bit of work done. Please pray for my baby. She’s nervous but she’s ready! First up next Tuesday she’ll get one of her baby teeth pulled that’s been affected the most by this and a spacer put in its place. After that we’ll go back a few more times. She’ll have 2 more teeth pulled and 2 more spacers. A pretty decent sized filling on 1 tooth and some sealents to protect the teeth that look okay.
I feel terrible for her but happy we got a diagnosis. The dentist told me this is more than my families “bad teeth” this is something that probably isn’t so much genetic but just happens. A lot of things can cause this and I can’t pin point what might of. I don’t remember if I was sick when I was pregnant with her? That could’ve been a factor. And as a baby Kamryn was pretty healthy but she said it could’ve been something we missed (on my end or Kam’s). Either way…I’m relieved we now have a plan and are now taking the steps to prevent anymore damage.
As of right now Kamryn tells me she wants to be a dentist when she grows up. Fingers crossed she still wants that after all of this is over……
Wish us luck!!
I am glad you were able to get a diagnosis and treatment for her teeth. Sometimes, these things just take you by surprise, but you are fotrunate that her condition can be treated. I think it is great that she wants to be a dentist when she grows up! The dentist must have made quite an impression.
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