Your toddler should see the dentist for their first checkup as soon as their first tooth pops out, or by the age of two at the latest. But seeing the dentist can be scary for kids who haven’t had the experience before, so it’s a good idea to take steps that will help make their first dental checkup less stressful for the both of you:
Schedule a Preliminary Meeting
It’s important for your toddler to get to know their new dentist before their first checkup so they feel comfortable and secure when their mouth starts getting poked and prodded.…
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Saliva production is critically important to your oral health. It helps remove food particles and bacteria, two things that can contribute to cavities and gum disease. Xerostomia, or dry mouth, occurs when there isn’t enough saliva in the mouth. There are several reasons this can occur, but here are two odd ones that may be the source of your problem if no other issue appears to be the culprit.
Lack of Adequate Humidity…
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After having a root canal, or if your tooth is broken or compromised in some way, you may need to get a dental crown. Crowns, which can be made with a variety of materials, such as a base metal and porcelain, are cemented into place over the remaining natural tooth.
Not only do crowns look like real teeth, but they perform like them as well. You’ll need to care for the new tooth in the same way that you care for your natural teeth, except you’ll need to avoid doing a few things that can damage the porcelain.…
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