While most parents worry about their children's dental habits once they start losing teeth, many dental problems start much earlier. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that in the United States, one out of five kids between the ages of 5-11 have at least one untreated decayed tooth, and one out of seven kids between the ages of 12-19 also have one untreated decayed tooth. The damage can start as early as infancy.
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If you believe that dental implants are needed to replace missing teeth, you should seek an implant dentist with a thorough working and in-depth knowledge about all treatment aspects and with a good deal of prior experience. The treatment plan for dental implants includes two components: the surgical phase and the restorative phase.
Usually, a periodontist or oral surgeon will perform the surgical phase of the dental implant process. A professional in general dentistry, or a prosthodontist, along with laboratory technicians, will perform the restorative aspect.
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If you're missing teeth and you have dentures, then you already know what a hassle dentures can be. If you're tired of dealing with dentures then you should consider having dental implants. Dental implants are permanent and this means they cut out a lot of the problems you may be dealing with due to your dentures, such as a sore mouth, difficulty eating and problems pronouncing certain words. Below you'll learn about some of the benefits that come with having dental implants:
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The short answer to this question is "yes," but it varies by degrees and from person to person. There's no doubt that the nation seems to be in the grips of a gluten-free craze at the moment, but just what is gluten and how can it be harmful to your teeth and overall health?
For those with sensitivities, gluten (found in grains like wheat) triggers what can be a debilitating autoimmune attack.
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If you have a younger child who's at the age to start taking care of their own oral hygiene, you may find it difficult to get them to remember to take care of their teeth the way they should. There are some simple ways you can help them make oral care a normal part of their routine. Follow the tips below to get your child to become more responsible with regards to their oral care.
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