What Signs Show a Child May Need a Dental Crown?
Children rely on their teeth every day for eating, speaking, and smiling. Even though baby teeth eventually fall out, they play an important role during childhood. They help children chew food properly, speak clearly, and guide permanent teeth into the correct position as they grow. Because children are still developing good oral habits, their teeth […]
How Is a Dental Crown Placed on a Child’s Tooth?
Children’s teeth play an important role in their growth and development. Baby teeth help kids chew food, speak clearly, and guide permanent teeth into the right position. When a tooth becomes weak, cracked, or badly damaged, dentists may recommend a crown to protect it and restore its function. A dental crown is a protective cap […]
What Types of Dental Crowns Are Used for Kids’ Teeth?
Children’s teeth are important for eating, speaking, and guiding permanent teeth into the right position. When a child’s tooth becomes badly damaged, weak, or severely decayed, dentists may recommend a dental crown to protect and restore it. A crown acts like a small cap placed over the tooth, covering it completely and helping it regain […]
Flossing with braces
Although flossing with braces is tricky, you can get the hang of it with practice if you follow these steps: Floss once a day: Use waxed floss (unwaxed floss is more likely to get caught and shred in your braces), dental tape or a product specifically designed to clean around your braces. Use waxed floss and thread […]
Brushing with Braces
Once your teeth are straightened by your braces, it will be a lot easier to reach plaque on and in between your teeth. But during your treatment, plaque and food will have additional hiding spots to accumulate and become trapped. Be prepared to spend three times as long brushing your teeth during your treatment. Don’t […]
Life with braces
SO YOU JUST GOT BRACES? Welcome to the club! If today is your first day of life with braces, your teeth are likely to feel a little sore. Slight discomfort is completely normal. Any soreness should be gone in just a few days. In the meantime, you may want to stick to soft foods and […]