Dear Dr. Cajulis, every time I bring my daughter into the dentist’s office for her biannual check-up, the dentist tells me that she needs to floss. I do floss her teeth, but not every day. What is the deal with flossing? Flossing is a very important aspect of one’s dental hygiene routine. A toothbrush, while [...]
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Dear Dr. Cajulis, When I was a kid, the dental office my parents would take me to had this sink type thing that I would spit into when I rinsed my mouth. I rarely see these anymore. What are those called, and why aren’t they around as much anymore? These sinks are called cuspidors. While [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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