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Baby, What a Smile!
Many parents may not realize how important "baby" teeth really are, not only for esthetics, but also for function and to hold places for the child's permanent teeth.
After all, they reason, "baby" teeth are going to fall out eventually. It's just a matter of time.
Baby teeth or "deciduous" teeth, start erupting at about six months of age. They will remain until the age of eleven or twelve. During that time, it is crucial to do everything you can to protect your child against the loss of any teeth. If a "baby" tooth is lost, the later adult tooth will lack aguide needed to position itself properly.
You can do a lot to reduce the possibility of tooth decay with an oral hygiene program that includes daily brushing with fluoridated toothpaste and gentle flossing.
Fluoride is one of the best tools in the fight against tooth decay because it strengthens the teeth. Use only "pea" sized ...
April 19, 2010Dental News1Continue reading
Don’t Let Missing Teeth Limit Your Lifestyle
Few incidents have greater impact on a person's dental health and personal appearance than tooth loss. When one or more teeth are missing, the remaining teeth can drift out of position which can lead to a change in the bite, the loss of additional teeth, decay and even gum disease.
Your teeth work together to help you chew, speak, sing and smile. When you lack teeth, it can be difficult to do these things. The loss of a back tooth for example may cause your mouth to sink and your face to look older. More importantly, though, your dental health may suffer when missing teeth are not replaced. Teeth were designed to compliment each other. When a tooth is lost, the nearby teeth may tilt toward the empty space, or the teeth in the opposite jaw may move up or down toward the space, placing unusual stress on both the teeth and the tissues in your mouth. In addition, the gum tissues and ...
April 12, 2010Dental News0Continue reading
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