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5 Reasons Why Baby Teeth are Important. If you have been patiently waiting for your baby's cute toothy smile, then wait a little while for his/her teeth to show up.
Meanwhile, here is some crucial information for you. Did you know that when a baby is born, 20 primary teeth are already there in the jaws, and they start appearing when the baby is 6 months to 1 year old? Usually, by the age of 3, most children already have a set of 20 primary teeth. When the first teeth come in, some babies may get tender or sore gums that make them cranky. If your baby feels increasingly uncomfortable, it is better to consult a dental specialist in your area. The purpose of this post is to emphasize the importance of baby teething. Importance of Orthodontic Treatments. Orthodontic treatment is the term that denotes dental procedures and the use of braces and other devices to straighten the teeth.
The process is a common one and involves no risk, pain, or downtime. Many people think that these treatments are purely cosmetic and do not want to undergo the process. Who's Afraid of Dental X-Rays? Diet, Oral Hygiene and Pregnancy - What You Need To Know. Pregnancy is a special time in a woman's life.
If you are pregnant, you know that this is when you need to take special care of yourself and the new life growing inside you. There is a considerable volume of information available on what you need to do and how to do it. While it is important not to let information overload confuse you, the more you know, the better you can care for yourself. One area that often does not receive the importance it deserves is the importance of your diet and oral hygiene in keeping you healthy. What to Eat According to the U.S. . • Your consumption of fruits and vegetables should make up about half of your total food intake each day. • Focus on eating lean proteins such as lean beef and skinless chicken. . • Unless there are allergy issues, try to eat at least 8 oz. of seafood a week. Dental Blog - Why you must say 'yes' to Fluoride. Fluoride is your teeth's best friend.
Research has shown that when fluoride is present in small quantities in the food and water we consume, it can help fight cavities and maintain your dental health. That is why; your local dentist recommends toothpaste with fluoride in it. And depending on where you live, your city council would be adding fluoride in your drinking water. In addition to using a toothpaste that contains fluoride, you can go in for fluoride varnish treatments from your local dentist. Dental Blog - Harmful Habits for Your Teeth. Dental Blog - Importance of Straight Teeth.
Often this question comes up, "Why I need braces, my teeth are just fine and don't bother me".
It is true you need straight teeth, not only for improving your looks but for other health reasons too. Following are some reasons for this. • Straight teeth make it easier to chew, talk and maintain a proper oral hygiene. • When you have crooked or crowded teeth, brushing and flossing is not effective, as a result plaque and bacteria grow in these areas leading to build-up. This build-up leads to gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis, where you start losing bone around the teeth which can lead to eventual loss of teeth. . • As a result of the increase in plaque and bacteria growth a person is more prone to having cavities. • Straighter teeth are less likely to get damaged as opposed to protruded teeth in event of fall, trauma, accidental bumping into something which may lead to fracture or tooth loss.
Following are some of the many ways to straighten the teeth. Dental Blog - Gum Disease and Systemic Health. There has been a lot of research and studies been done, which shows a direct relation between gum disease and other systemic disease in the body.
Therefore, treating inflammation may not only help periodontal diseases but may also help with the other systemic chronic inflammatory conditions. Dental Blog - Teens and Teeth. Dental Blog - Why Baby Teeth are Important. Many times, I come across this comment from the parents," Anyways He/ She would be losing this tooth, so why worry about saving it".
So, in this blog we will discuss how baby teeth are so important. 1. Social and emotional well-being: Having dental pain can affect child's eating habits, which may sometimes lead to malnutrition and affect the growth of the jaw bone in a certain way. Dental Blog - Why Baby Teeth are Important. Dental Blog - Fluoride and Teeth. A very common question asked is, how I can make my teeth strong, so I don't get cavities or I don't feel sensitive.
Answer to this is Fluoride. The outer layer of tooth is called enamel and is strongest in the body. Enamel comprises of calcium and phosphate. When one eats foods and does not clean their mouth, bacteria in our mouth start feeding on the carbohydrate. This results in the acid production and causes damage to the enamel as the calcium and phosphate is removed from the enamel due to acidic environment. The fluoride from your toothpaste/ drinking water/ mouthwash, combines with the calcium and phosphate in the enamel and forms Fluorapatite crystals which is very strong and protects the teeth from decay. If the individual has improper bite or is brushing tooth hard, this can lead to enamel wearing off and gum recession. Once the teeth erupt in the mouth, using fluoride toothpaste is very important. Your dentist can recommend, what would be a good procedure for you. Dental Blog - Implant Vs Bridge.
Dental Blog - Men And Dental Health. Dental Blog - How Smiling And Laughing Affect Your Health. Blog - Women and Oral Health. There are many stages we go through in our life and every phase of our life affects our health in a different way.
In this newsletter, we will discuss the affects on oral and dental health of women. There are five stages a female goes through. 1. Puberty The drastic change in the hormones makes the gums swollen and sensitive, sometimes also leading to mouth sores and increased plaque build-up.