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Learning to Take Better Care of Your Family's Teeth

If you're a parent, you may worry about your children's health, including their dental health. I know that tooth decay is one of the biggest problems parents and their kids face today. One cavity can quickly lead to many other dental problems, including gum disease and infection. Because your kids only get one set of permanent teeth, it's important that you protect them as much as you can. I started this dental blog because I wanted to reach out to other parents. My blog offers tips you can use to protect your children's teeth and gums, as well as information about the dental treatments available to your family if you need them. Feel free to browse through the topics in my blog. Good luck and thank you for taking the time to visit.

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3 Warning Indicators That You Need Gum Disease Treatment

Posted on May 6, 2021

Periodontal or gum disease is a leading threat to oral health. It is an infection of the gums, and it slowly causes damage and bone loss. According to the NIH MedlinePlus Magazine, nearly half of Americans above 30 years have periodontitis, a more severe form of periodontal disease. If left untreated, periodontal disease can cause tooth infections and permanent gum damage.  It is crucial that you pay extra attention to your gums to prevent gum disease. [Read More]

Can A Knocked Out Baby Tooth Be Replaced?

Posted on March 26, 2021

When an adult tooth is knocked out, a race against time begins. A dentist can splint the lost tooth back into position if you get to them fast enough, and the tooth will begin to repair its root structure, eventually stabilizing itself. But what happens when a baby tooth has been knocked out? Root Structure Although the lost tooth might still be more-or-less intact, it cannot be reinserted into your child's mouth. [Read More]

Does Your Child Need A Root Canal? A Brief Explanation

Posted on February 11, 2021

Root canals are one of the most common dental operations and very widely known in the broader population. What is less known, however, is if they still make sense as a solution for problems with baby teeth. To understand whether or not your child will need a root canal, you need to first take a look at what root canals actually encompass. Here is a brief explanation of root canals and whether or not your child is likely to need one for their dental problems. [Read More]

Causes Of Pediatric Periodontal Disease

Posted on December 29, 2020

If your child experiences bleeding and swollen gums, drainage oozing out of the gums, gum recession, or bad breath, then make an appointment with a dentist for kids. These signs and symptoms may mean that your child has periodontal disease, and if not treated quickly, damage to the bones that support your child's teeth may develop, as might tooth loss. Here are some causes of pediatric periodontal disease to discuss with your child's dentist. [Read More]