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Originally Posted by 34saving
A quote from one her doctors: "Baby teeth are there to teach them how to brush."
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Oh my goodness, I am appalled by the lack of dental knowledge of most medical doctors! So many of them still think that the mouth is not connected to the rest of the body which is ridiculous, obviously.
Please do not believe this statement!!! I can not stress enough how important good dental health is in children. Those baby teeth may "just fall out" eventually, but in the mean time that child is in pain and can not eat, and may even have trouble speaking. Cavities in primary teeth absolutely can lead to cavities in permanent teeth or other damage to their teeth and jaw. You definitely want to get a child's teeth treated so that he/she is healthy in every part of their body.
To the OP: Having said all of that, if you doubt the sincerity of the diagnosis I would not hesitate to get a second opinion. You may even see if there is a dental hygiene school nearby. They have no reason to over-diagnose and may be able to help you understand exactly what is going on with your son's teeth and if all that treatment is necessary. Another option is to see if there is a dental school nearby - they charge much reduced fees and you could save literally thousands of dollars.
Best of luck to your sweet boy!
