Having a toothache during a time you cannot get in to see your dentist for treatment can be a painful and uncomfortable experience, as toothache pain can radiate through your head and neck. When you experience a toothache, make an appointment to see your dentist as soon as possible, then in the meantime use some of these at-home treatments to help you deal with and alleviate the pain.
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Small children can develop dental emergencies just as adults can. Here are a couple of pediatric dental issues that are often viewed as emergencies and how you should respond to them.
Severe Tooth Pain
If your child is experiencing a severe toothache, you may not know what is causing the discomfort. Some severe tooth pain is due to dental issues that should be professionally assessed and treated as soon as possible. Read More»
Your baby’s teeth begin forming when you are just four weeks pregnant. In fact, when your child enters the world, their mouth contains the fundamentals of both their primary–or baby–teeth and their permanent, adult teeth. How you care for your child’s primary teeth before they are old enough to reasonably assume that responsibility themselves can forever affect their permanent teeth, for better or worse. Most children are not capable of adequately brushing and flossing their teeth by themselves until about the age of six. Read More»
If you drink tea, you may already be well aware that this tasty beverage can leave a stain across your teeth. If you depend on tea to give you the energy you need every day, you will have problems related to the cosmetic appearance of your teeth. Thankfully, there are some ways to reduce the rate the tea will cause teeth staining, even if it doesn’t prevent the problem altogether. Read More»
Baby teeth are essential for setting the stage for adult teeth and enabling proper speech skills and chewing during your child’s early years. When it’s time for them to be replaced by adult teeth, it is vital that you get the process of removing them right so as to prevent injury and pain.
Here are simple tips on how and when to pull out your child’s baby teeth.
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