Getting your children to be excited about brushing their teeth every morning and night is not easy. In fact, it can be like pulling teeth. Of course, you want to actually avoid real teeth pulling by keeping your children’s teeth healthy. Here are five fun ways to do this:
Change the Toothpaste and Toothbrush: The first thing you should be doing is changing the toothpaste and toothbrush regularly. This way, they are excited to use something new.…
It can be a bit easier to realign crooked teeth when smiling. However, if your teeth feel and appear misaligned when your mouth is closed, then you most likely have a malocclusion. When detected in teens, corrective jaw surgery is often recommended to correct the problem. The procedure involves wearing braces beforehand and undergoing an invasive procedure to help realign the jaw line. After the procedure is complete, your teen may not experience much discomfort.…
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles of the back of the throat relax and cause the airway to become narrow or closed off while sleeping. This causes the person to stop breathing frequently during sleep and may prevent them from resting properly due to waking up often.
For some people, obstructive sleep apnea can be treated with medications, wearing a machine at night that produces air pressure that prevents the airway from closing or by wearing an oral appliance that keeps their tongue in the right position for breathing correctly while sleeping.…
Did you know young children can suffer from tooth decay just like adults? Unfortunately, many parents do not realize this is possible. Because decay can begin at such an early age, it is important for parents to make sure their children are brushing regularly. If you have noticed a bit of decay or discoloration on your child’s teeth, it is best to bring him or her into the dental office for an evaluation.…
Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth, and they look like your normal teeth so no one will know you have them. If you are planning to get dental implants, they will likely work great for you. There are some things, however, that can cause them to fail, three of which are listed below.
Diabetes That Is Not Controlled
If you have diabetes, you need to make sure you keep it controlled before you even consider dental implants.…
When you have one or more teeth that are badly damaged or decayed, this creates a negative impact on your self esteem as well as leads to other health problems. Fortunately, there are ways to correct this type of dental problem so the teeth are in better condition. One way to improve decayed or damaged teeth is by having dental crowns applied to them by a dentist. The following are some of the many benefits one receives when getting dental crowns.…
If you don’t visit the dentist at least twice a year, you could be setting yourself up for gum disease and premature tooth loss. Unfortunately, that means that dentures could be in your future. If you think you’re too young for dentures, you might be wrong. In fact, studies show that about 69% of all Americans between the ages of 35 and 44 have lost at least one tooth. The leading cause of premature tooth loss is gum disease.…
Dental implants are replacements for the root of a tooth, onto which artificial teeth (crowns) can be attached. Usually made from titanium, they are fitted into the jawbone by a dental surgeon. There are many reasons why you may require a dental implant, including infections and trauma to the tooth or jawbone. Usually, dental implants are a permanent and effective solution for such problems, helping to relieve pain and restore full function of the mouth and teeth.…
There are so many amazing pieces of technology that are used by orthodontists. One excellent piece of equipment that is very technologically advanced is the orthodontic 3D printer. This article will discuss 3 ways that orthodontists are now using orthodontics 3D printers in their practices.
To Create Molds For Metal Braces
When you initially go into the orthodontist to get your braces on, the first step is going to be to take some molds of your teeth.…
If you were thinking of whitening your teeth, you may believe that all whitening applications should work for any type of dental discoloration. However, that is not the case. Here are a few questions to help you select the best whitening application for your dental staining:
Are your teeth deeply stained?
If you have repeatedly ingested deeply colored beverages or foods over a prolonged period, your teeth may be deeply stained.…