3 Things To Take Into Consideration When Considering Root Canal Therapy For Your Child's Baby Teeth
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28 March 2017
If your child has a cavity that went untreated for a length of time, that cavity could have grown very deep, even making its way all the way down to your child's roots and nerves. Although root canal therapy is not that common in children, especially on baby teeth, it may be necessary if the cavity is impacting your child's nerves near that tooth.
However, the choice to have your child undergo a root canal treatment is entirely up to you, as it is a considered a surgical procedure since your child may need general anesthesia in order to be still long enough for the dentist to perform root canal therapy.
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Signs You Should Replace Your Dentures
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28 March 2017
Dentures are a dental prosthesis that are either removable or permanently installed in your mouth. Just like regular teeth, your dentures can begin to wear down over time as they are exposed to general wear and tear and a wide variety of different foods and liquids. However, unlike real teeth, you can replace dentures, which means that you need to know the warning signs of damaged or worn dentures so you can replace them before they cause additional dental problems for you.
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Two Reasons Why You Should Start Taking Your Toddler To The Dentist
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28 March 2017
If you have a toddler, you're likely accustomed to making sure that they see the pediatrician on a consistent basis. You understand how vital it is for them to be in the best possible health and know that regular visits with the doctor are critical to helping them do this. However, because your child still has baby teeth, you may not think that it's as vital for them to see the dentist.
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Teething Time: How To Take Care Of Your Baby's Dental Health
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28 March 2017
With the arrival of a new baby into your house, it can be hard to remember all the little health considerations that you have to keep in mind for your newest addition. When you're checking for health conditions like colic, food allergies, colds, ear infections, diaper rash, cradle cap, and other sicknesses, it can be hard to remember to keep your baby's dental health in mind. But once that first tooth starts poking through and you have to leave the rag you've been cleaning their gums with aside for a toothbrush, you're going to have to make a plan on how to deal with the teeth that will keep arriving.
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