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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This is a question that comes up pretty often. While a toothbrush should last for a pretty long time, it should also be replaced periodically. You should replace your toothbrush: Every three (3) months When the bristles begin to show wear or flair out After an illness such as a cold or flu Why should [...]
Read MoreSome children are given nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas”, to help them relax for dental treatment. Nitrous oxide is a blend of two gases, oxygen and nitrogen, and it is given through a small breathing mask placed over the child’s nose. The gas is mild, easily taken, and quickly eliminated from the body. The relaxed [...]
Read MoreWhat is Monitored Anesthesia Care? MAC is a general description for a variety of anesthetic techniques designed to help patients relax and be totally comfortable for the procedure being performed. After a preoperative interview and a brief physical evaluation, a fully trained and licensed anesthesiologist administers anesthetic medications which eliminate pain, reduce stress, and maintain [...]
Read MoreA hot topic in the news recently has been the discovery that dental sealant material and composite resins contain the chemical bisphenol-A, also known as BPA. “BPA is a chemical that is produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It is also found in plastic baby [...]
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 [...]
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