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In a message dated 1/9/03 7:53:19 PM Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

<< I have been told by 3 different dentists that there is almost no
reason to fill a baby tooth - though pediatric dentists make a
killing doing it. I do believe I would get a second opinion,
given that these baby teeth are about to go by the wayside
anyway. As to how to deal with a cavity prone kid with bad
dental hygiene, dunno - except to suspect that there is a
relationship between the prior dental pressure and treatment and
current resistance. >>

Yes, I agree completely with this.
I would have my child swish with some diluted hydrogen peroxide every few
days rather than worry about filling baby teeth.
Unless it's extremely rotten, a cavity is not going to hurt the tooth coming
in.

Ren
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