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How do you floss under braces?
Ase floss sticks and specialized floss threaders.
Do braces cause gum inflammation?
Yes, you need to floss better and the inflammation will decrease.
Can teeth be sensitive to braces?
Yes they can
How long should a dental cleaning take for a child?
Most dental cleanings for kids should normally take 5-10 minutes. Kids have less teeth, and usually don't get the tartar and build-up that adults get, and they don't need the deep READ MORE
Most dental cleanings for kids should normally take 5-10 minutes. Kids have less teeth, and usually don't get the tartar and build-up that adults get, and they don't need the deep cleaning and scaling.
What age should a child start having dental cleanings?
The american academy of pediatric dentistry and the american academy of pediatricians both recommend that the first dental appointment be at 1 year of age or within 6 months of READ MORE
The american academy of pediatric dentistry and the american academy of pediatricians both recommend that the first dental appointment be at 1 year of age or within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth.
What are the treatment options for a cracked tooth?
You need to get seen by a pediatric dentist that will evaluate why the tooth cracked, and which type of tooth cracked (adult or baby tooth)
When will my child's teeth get loose?
Most kids start to lose teeth around the age 5-7.
Can you put braces on just a few teeth?
I recommend you see an orthodontist that will give you a better answer. It all depends on your bite and what kind of crowding that you have. Every case is different. When you READ MORE
I recommend you see an orthodontist that will give you a better answer. It all depends on your bite and what kind of crowding that you have. Every case is different. When you move a few teeth, you change your bite and that is something that must be taken into account
How to ease a child's nerves before the dentist?
A pre-visit to a dentist is recommended (where you take the child to meet the dentist and take a tour of the office to get them familiar with the environment). I also recommend READ MORE
A pre-visit to a dentist is recommended (where you take the child to meet the dentist and take a tour of the office to get them familiar with the environment). I also recommend that you go to a pediatric specialist, we are trained to handle nervous children and our offices are much more kid friendly.
I have nerve pain after my root canal?
That is common. You can take Motrin or Tylenol. If the pain persists after 1 month, then I would get it reexamined.
How long does it take a child to wake up from anesthesia?
A patient needs about 20 minutes or so to wake up from anesthesia after the procedure is done, but he/she will be out of it for that day.
What can't I eat with braces?
I'd avoid anything sticky, such as gum, dried fruit, hard candy, gummies, etc.
Is flossing effective?
Yes, it is effective, but a check-up every 6 months is strongly recommended just in case you have pockets (flossing cannot get into gum pockets to clean them up).
How can I make the process of losing teeth easier for my son?
Encourage him that its natural to loose a tooth, there are videos on YouTube and books that talk about it.
Ways to soothe teething?
Shaved ice or ice chips will help and they are safe. You can do topical anesthetic, but I really don't recommend too much of that stuff
What happens if my son's baby teeth don't come out?
If you still have your baby teeth when you are an adult it is usually not a problem, just plan that you may need implants or crowns in the future. I wouldn't worry about it until READ MORE
If you still have your baby teeth when you are an adult it is usually not a problem, just plan that you may need implants or crowns in the future. I wouldn't worry about it until it happens
How long should my child go to her pediatric dentist?
As long as she feels comfortable she can go to a pediatric dentist. Pediatric dentists will see kids to the age of 18-21 depending on the Dentist.
My son is sucking his thumb with adult teeth. What can happen?
He can develop buck teeth on his adult teeth. These teeth will be more likely to have trauma if he falls and they can break. Also it can guarantee that he will need orthodontics. READ MORE
He can develop buck teeth on his adult teeth. These teeth will be more likely to have trauma if he falls and they can break. Also it can guarantee that he will need orthodontics. You should encourage him to stop, otherwise you can go to a pediatric dentist that can make a retainer-like appliance to get him to stop sucking his thumb.
