You have to love the age when our children start losing teeth! Seeing their little faces when they discover that they have their first loose tooth is priceless. Sometimes, the permanent teeth get a little ahead of themselves and start to erupt even if the baby teeth are still in place. Most of the time, [...]
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Editor’s Note: One of our missions at the office of Dr. Cajulis is to keep our patients up to speed on the latest information in regards to dental health. We are constantly scouring industry resources to provide the most current news and information as it applies to better patient oral health and well-being. Following is [...]
Read MoreIt is easy for most of us to overlook all of the ways that our teeth have an impact upon our daily lives from birth to old age – from affecting the overall look of our face and enjoying foods, to the important role they play in helping to prevent health problems in other parts [...]
Read MoreThe first permanent molars (which are not preceded by primary teeth) begin erupting around the age of 6. Extra care should be given to this first set of molars; they have a significant impact on the structure and position of future erupting teeth and, consequently, the shape of your child’s lower face in later years. [...]
Read MoreHealthy eating habits lead to healthy teeth. Like the rest of the body, the teeth, bones and the soft tissues of the mouth need a well-balanced diet. Children should eat a variety of foods from the five major food groups. Most snacks that children eat can lead to cavity formation. The more frequently a child [...]
Read MoreToothache: Clean the area of the affected tooth thoroughly. Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm water or use dental floss to dislodge impacted food or debris. If the pain still exists, contact your child’s dentist. DO NOT place aspirin on the gum or on the aching tooth. If the face is swollen apply a cold [...]
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