Children with special needs require extra patience and care when it comes to helping them perform tasks that make them anxious or upset. If you're the parent of a special needs child and your child hates brushing and flossing, here are a few tips to make it easier. Be Creative Brushing and flossing is a twice daily necessity, but it doesn't have to be boring. Incorporate your child's favorite things into the mix.
15 June 2015
There is nothing that can ruin a vacation faster than a throbbing toothache. Unfortunately, this is what often follows after losing a dental crown that is not put back in place relatively quickly. The problem is, the idea of cutting your vacation short to run to a dentist can probably sound just about as bad as dealing with a toothache. The good news is, you do not have to choose between these two extremes.
26 May 2015
There are many reasons your dentist might remove a molar. There may be damage to it than can't be saved by covering it with a crown, you could have a failed root canal, or you might decide to remove it instead of getting a root canal. Regardless of the reason you had it removed, you need to make sure to take good care of the extraction site after the procedure. Here are some tips for after-surgery care.
4 May 2015
Mother nature is not always kind with the way she handles the shape of teeth. Teeth can come in crooked, too small, too far apart, etc. When your smile has flaws, you might feel afraid to show your teeth. Living life afraid to smile is no way to live. While braces can help with some problems, they cannot help with every situation. If you want to fix teeth that are too small or have come in crooked, you need to consider using teeth veneers.
14 April 2015
Do you have a teenager who has or who need braces? Are you worried that they won't provide the proper amount of care and maintenance? Braces are an important part of dental health for many kids. They can correct tooth alignment issues, which will give your kids a better smile and more self-confidence. However, having braces isn't always easy. Your child may not be able to eat certain foods and may need to drop bad habits like biting fingernails or chewing on their pencil or pen.
27 March 2015
Dental implants are artificial teeth with a metal root that has to fuse to your jawbone. So it's important for that foundation bone to be strong before the implant procedure. If disease and infection have eroded that bone, you might first have to go in for a bone graft. There are various types of bone grafts. Human-derived grafts come from either your own body, which requires additional surgeries, or from a donor cadaver, which might not sound appealing to you.
12 March 2015
According to the American Diabetes Association, people suffering with diabetes have a greater chance of developing gum disease. If you have diabetes you probably know many of the risks involved; however, this one might surprise you. The good news is that if you take good care of your teeth and gums, it may help you control your blood glucose level. Why does diabetes cause gum disease? Gum disease is caused by tartar on the teeth, which is a result of sugars in the mouth.
24 February 2015
Having your wisdom teeth extracted can be an anxiety-inducing experience – until they put you under anesthesia, of course. While the majority of patients recover from this procedure without any complications, some will develop problems. The following are some of the most common issues that could arise from wisdom tooth extraction and how they can be treated. Dry Socket Dry socket is the most common complication that arises from wisdom tooth extraction.
13 February 2015
According to the American Association of Endodontists, a root canal will often last just as long as any other teeth you have if you care for it properly. While many people find that their root canals do last forever, there is a chance that you could have a problem with it. As you prepare for your root canal, you should understand the problems you may encounter with this tooth later on in life.
30 January 2015
Unfortunately many people are involved in car accidents, fires, animal attacks, and other accidents that may leave their face damaged and deformed. While these people may initially feel that hope is lost, this isn't the case at all. With the help of several different medical professionals, amazing surgeries and procedures can be performed that will make this person's face look whole once again. This article will discuss 3 different procedures that can repair and reconstruct your facial features if you have gone through an accident that has deformed them.
23 January 2015
