Your child's primary teeth play an important role in helping them to speak, eat, and learn how to care for their oral health properly. Unfortunately, these baby teeth are also vulnerable to decay, and it is not uncommon to discover that a child has several cavities during a routine oral exam. Although there can be many different reasons for severe decay in your child's baby teeth, such as exposure to sugars in their milk bottles, the important thing to do now is get started on restoring their oral health.
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As far as dental injuries go, knocking out a tooth is about as bad as it gets. Hopefully, this never happens to you or a close friend. But since knocking out a tooth is a real possibility within your lifetime, it's important that you know what to do — and what not to do — in such a situation.
Do: Try to find the tooth.
Some people knock out a tooth and never even try to find it, figuring that once it is gone, it's gone for good.
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Have you ever stood in the toothpaste aisle at the pharmacy and wondered which type of toothpaste is right for you? After all, there are usually dozens of different options you could choose from, and using the right type is important. If you would like to know which type the best for you is, follow these tips to help you decide.
Always ask your dentist
A good place to start with choosing the right toothpaste is at a family dentistry.
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At first glance, a dental crown and a dental veneer can appear to be quite similar. Both devices are considered permanent and conceal a portion of a tooth's natural crown. Still, there are quite a few differences between the two applications. Here are a few of them.
Dental Crowns Can Be Restorative or Cosmetic
Dental veneers are usually placed in the mouth to hide the imperfections of the teeth. Thus, they are considered cosmetic.
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A dental bridge allows you to replace a damaged tooth by adhering a fake tooth to the healthy teeth on both sides of the tooth or teeth that were removed. A dental bridge is a great solution if you only need to have one or two teeth removed. A dental bridge can last a long time if you take proper care of your mouth.
#1 Keep Brushing Your Teeth
When you have a dental bridge, it is especially important that you keep brushing your teeth.
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