When I discovered that I was having my first child, I dived into every book possible and felt I was ready to be a super parent. What the books did not prepare me for was the time my child showed up with a bloody mouth and his tooth in his hand. The sight of him almost sent me into a panic. After getting him emergency help, I found that there was very little information available to help parents who have never dealt with emergency situations with their little ones. I created this blog to help parents prepare for those moments so that they can get the help needed.
Posted on: 17 October 2017
If you're like many people, you have probably been told that it is important to keep your teeth clean. However, you may not know why having a clean mouth is important.
Here are a few ways to maintain clean teeth and why each manner of cleaning the teeth is important:
Brushing
To maintain clean teeth, it is important for you to brush twice a day for at least two minutes per session.
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Posted on: 18 September 2017
The key to having the best smile possible will rest in putting forth the right amount of work and effort. Of course, you will need to take proper care of your teeth, and this means visiting a professional on a routine basis. You may need to see an orthodontist during different stages of life and knowing some of the reasons to do so may be helpful to you.
Reason #1: Get braces
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Posted on: 23 August 2017
Sedation dentistry involves having dental procedures done while using oral, inhaled, or I.V. sedatives. In extreme cases, the use of general anesthesia may be used. More and more dentists are offering sedation dentistry as an option for their patients. There are a number of benefits of sedation dentistry, such as:
Reduce Fear and Anxiety
Many people have dental phobia, which can produce a lot of fear and stress when it is time to visit the dentist for a dental procedure.
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Posted on: 26 July 2017
A crown is a tooth-shaped structure that your dentist uses to cover the surface of a damaged tooth. Sometimes, a crown can become loose and fall off, due either to damage to the crown itself or to continuing decay of the tooth underneath. Knowing what to do when you lose a crown can save you some discomfort and trouble.
Locate the Crown
The first thing that you need to do is locate the crown.
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