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How To Make Your Toddler's First Dental Checkup Less Stressful For Everyone Involved

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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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Two Odd Reasons You May Be Suffering From Dry Mouth

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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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Dos And Don'ts Of Dental Crowns

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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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Need a Root Canal? See a Endodontist, Not a General Dentist

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Root canals are perhaps one of the most dreaded procedures a dental patient can undergo, but they don’t have to be a bad experience. If you’ve learned that you need a root canal, you should consider seeing an endodontist for the procedure instead of your regular dentist. Read on to learn what makes endodontists special and why you might prefer getting a root canal from one of them instead. Why You Want to See an Endodontist…

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Why You Should Get A Dental Implant Right After Having Your Tooth Extracted

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There may come a time in your life when a dentist cannot save one of your teeth. The tooth might be full of decay to a point where it can’t be saved, or the tooth may have become loose from trauma. If you need to have a tooth extracted for any reason, you should consider getting it replaced with a dental implant quickly. The longer you wait to do this, the harder it might be to have the tooth replaced.…

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Managing Oral Surgery With Sleep Apnea

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Finding out that you need oral surgery can be a bit nerve-wracking, but for most people, it’s a completely safe procedure to undergo. However, if you have sleep apnea, things can get a little more complicated. Read on to learn why sleep apnea could affect how your oral surgery is performed and what options you have. The Problem Sleep Apnea Causes If you have sleep apnea, you already know that it causes the airway to become blocked when you’re lying down or asleep.…

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4 Ways To Help Keep Your Teeth White

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If you look in the mirror and see that your teeth are stained and discolored, you may decide that you want to whiten your teeth and get rid of those stains. If you do go through the whitening process, you want to make sure that your teeth stay white. There are a few things that you can do that will help your teeth stay white.  Use a Straw If you love your colas, iced tea, or other dark drinks, use a straw.…

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3 Foods You Should Avoiding Eating While Wearing Braces

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Braces are a great way to keep your teeth straight, correct jaw alignment problems, and even solve something like an overbite. There are young children who get braces, as well as people well into adulthood. Braces are by far the most effective and best way to correct problems with the teeth. But during the time that you wear braces, you need to make sure that you are protecting them so that you don’t damage the wires, or your mouth.…

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Three Reasons To Visit Your Dentist During Pregnancy

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During your pregnancy, you’ll need to stay on top of more than just prenatal visits. Regular checkups by your dentist can help you to prevent dental issues from arising throughout the pregnancy, and it can help you to keep your smile looking great too. Here are three more reasons you should consider scheduling a dentist checkup during your pregnancy. Tooth Brushing And Morning Sickness If you are experiencing morning sickness, you may find it difficult to brush your teeth in the morning.…

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Make Dental Work A Family Affair: Reducing Your Child's Stress And Making Dental Visits Routine

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Many people fear the dentist. While dental visits can increase stress levels, it’s important to make going to the dentist as routine as possible for your children. When you all go to the same dentist for cleanings, you can bring your child with you to your own visit to model good oral hygiene in front of your child. Even when you have anxiety of your own about going to the dentist, it is not fair of you to push this anxiety onto your children.…

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