You may not see them, but they are there. Your baby’s teeth start forming in the womb. Your baby’s first tooth will usually come in somewhere between fourand eight months. The question is – how much do you really know about your baby’s teeth?
How Important is Brushing Baby Teeth?
One of the important milestones for parents is when their baby’s first tooth comes in. The moment that first tooth comes in, is the moment you want to start brushing your child’s teeth.…
Parents often think they have the best interest of their children in mind when giving them juice instead of soda or other sugary beverages. Unfortunately, juice is a common cause of cavities among children.
Juices Contain Lots of Sugar
You may not think that fruit juices contain a lot of sugar, but the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) states that 1 cup of unsweetened apple juice contains close to 24 grams of sugar and 1 cup of grape juice contains 36 grams of sugar.…
Gum disease of any kind can be painful and change the way that you eat or speak. That is not even the worst part about gum disease. It also damages the gums so that they start pulling away from the teeth. This exposes the roots and makes it even more likely that tooth loss will occur sometime in the future. It takes a significant amount of effort to prevent tooth loss under such circumstances, so it’s best to get ahead of the game when you can.…
Now that you have a little one, you’re going to need to make sure that they receive all the medical and dental care they’ll need to stay healthy. Unfortunately, little ones don’t always like the dentist. In fact, they can be downright terrified of the dentist, especially if their first visit required dental work. You can help your child avoid dental fear by following the simple tips provided here.
Start Young…
According to the National Cancer Institute, over 21,000 men and 9,000 women will be diagnosed with oral cancer. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and a good time to ensure that you are aware of what to expect when you undergo a professional screening and what you can do at home to safeguard your health.
What Happens During an Examination?
An oral cancer screening is a simple procedure that is performed in your dentist’s office with basic equipment.…
If you have a child, you may be struggling to find a way to encourage him or her to brush as often and for as long as he or she needs to. Children tend to have things other than brushing their teeth that they would rather make a priority. However, there are some measures you can take to help make brushing more fun. Here are a few of them:
Give Rewards…
As a parent, you want to help to protect and care for your child’s teeth to the best of your ability. While practicing good oral hygiene is important, you should also remember that there are other dental woes that can befall your child. One of those risks is chipped teeth. Here are three common situations in which a chipped tooth is likely to happen and how to avoid accidental damage to your child’s teeth in those instances:…
Regular dental consultations are advisable for everybody. However, they become even more critical when you get a dental implant. Even if you missed some of your appointments before getting the implants, you should make it a point not to miss any session after the dental implant session. Knowing how you stand to benefit from the appointments may help convince you not to miss any. Here are some of the things your dentist will check during those visits:…
Missing teeth can leave you with a lot to worry about—not just talking, eating, or smiling, but also the way your face appears. Missing teeth can make your face look sunken or hollow in areas such as your cheeks or lips, making you feel more self-conscious as a result. While there are plenty of solutions to filling in missing teeth nowadays, dentures remain a popular option, and can be partial or full.…
