If your child is getting braces, you'll want to educate yourself on the proper cleaning and care of these orthodontic appliances. Here are a few questions you may have in mind about braces care.
What Foods Are Off-Limits for Your Child?
Your orthodontist will give you a full list of foods that should be avoided, but typically your child will need to avoid
Crunchy foods, like popcorn Hard foods, like nuts Overly chewy foods, like bagels Hard candies and licorice Foods that rely on incisors (front teeth) to bite into, like corn on the cob or carrots.
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Most people are born with good, strong teeth. However, as life progresses and people age, various things can happen to make their teeth less healthy or less visually appealing. People might get cavities or even severe tooth decay for a variety of reasons. They might lose an adult tooth or have other issues. Whatever the case may be, restorative dentistry is dentistry that is designed to make your smile healthy and beautiful once again.
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If you have a heart condition, you may already know what medications you need and how this condition affects your day-to-day activities. However, if you need to go into the dentist for a cleaning, you may wonder how your heart condition affects your dental care. Here are a few FAQs regarding dental cleanings and heart health
Do You Really Need to Update Your Dentist on Your Heart Condition?
Yes! You should always keep your dental office up to date on your health history just like you would at your primary physician's office—even for a dental cleaning.
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Having a tooth extracted is not usually something anyone looks forward to. However, in some cases, it is the only option to help relieve a patient's pain or to help straighten their teeth. When a patient needs a tooth or teeth extracted, it is normally done by either simple extraction or by surgical extraction. These are some ways that these two procedures differ.
Simple Tooth Extractions
Simple tooth extractions are performed when the tooth that needs to be removed is clearly visible in the mouth.
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You might have a regular dentist that you usually go to for all of your cleanings and checkups, but there might be a time when you need to visit the emergency dentist. Emergency dental clinics are usually set up so they are open every day of the week and for extended hours during the day. They do not usually require their patients to have appointments, so walk-ins are accepted. How do you know if you are facing a situation that requires the attention of an emergency dentist?
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