[Angel_Wings]

Hello,

My Granddaughter is in need of dentistry.
The family is broke up, and there's really no money.

Although I'm not working, I'm going to try and get her help.

She has a crooked tooth in front, and another that didn't come through all the way.
I think this is due to her mouth is too small. Looks to me like she needs one of the teeth pulled.

My question is: do I take her to an orthodontist or a dentist?

Angel

[tickle]

To a dentist first so he can assess and then he will refer to a specialist.

[flossie]

Right on tickle!

[tickle]

Hey Floss... welcome back, you have been gone. Must be busy!!

[twinkiedooter]

Her one tooth may not have properly come in yet. You did not state how old she was.

[Angel_Wings]

Thanks for the responses.

Granddaughter will be 11 in Sept.

Due to financial strain, did not want to take her to two docs if one would do.

[flossie]

You could take your granddaughter to an orthodontist for a consult without seeing a general dentist first but orthodontists don't remove teeth so a general dentist would have to be involved.

Good luck to you both.

[Amir1981]

Hello,

My Granddaughter is in need of dentistry.
The family is broke up, and there's really no money.

Altho I'm not working, I'm going to try and get her help.

She has a crooked tooth in front, and another that didn't come through all the way.
I think this is due to her mouth is too small. Looks to me like she needs one of the teeth pulled.

My question is: do I take her to an orthodontist or a dentist?

Angel

Take her to the dentists first... someone who you know is good with child patients... he will do the referral... the reasoning is that he/she needs to look at the overall picture before a referral is done... getting braces is not a priority if she has cavities.. its just part of overall oral health