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One question that many parents face is what is the best age for their child to have orthodontic treatment? If orthodontic appliances are placed too early treatment may be required again later in life and if you get them too late they may need to be worn for a longer period of time.
Suffering from sore, irritated & inflamed gums can ruin your whole day. Most of us at some point have noticed blood in the sink when rinsing your mouth out after brushing and flossing or even sharp pains when eating and drinking. If so, this is a likely sign your gums are unhealthy.
Fluorosis is a change in the appearance of the tooth’s enamel surface. The most common types of fluorosis do not affect the function of the tooth and do not cause pain. In rare cases, fluorosis is described as severe. In this instance, we will find the enamel pitted with brown spots.
Experiencing a dental injury is never fun. If you have cracked a tooth, fractured a tooth, broken a tooth or split a tooth the good news is it may be able to be saved. In the instance where you have a dental injury, it is important that you seek the help of a dental professional as soon as possible. A good rule of thumb is to remember the faster you act, and the better the outcome will be.
Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is a painful dental condition that can occur after you have a permanent adult tooth extracted. Dry socket is the most common complication following tooth extractions, such as the removal of impacted wisdom teeth. If you develop dry socket, the pain usually begins three to four days after your tooth is removed.
One of the major issues of smoking is that it tends to disguise the damage taking place to the teeth and gums. Infected gums are usually red, puffy and bleed while being brushed. A smokers gums are not like this and will usually be thin, pale and do not bleed readily.
Finding out you have a bundle of joy on the way is a very exciting time. But did you know pregnancy can lead to dental problems in some women? Some of these problems include gum disease and increased risk of tooth decay. An increase in hormones during pregnancy can affect your body's response to plaque (the layer of germs on your teeth).
A lot of the time we are asked, “Will my child/children be covered 100% under my HBF policy?” Yes, the HBF Dental Member Plus…
We all like a sugary drink or treat every now and then. Have you ever stopped to think how this affects your general and oral health?
It’s important for your children to look after their teeth. Having healthy teeth can prevent dental problems like cavities. At Cambridge City Dental one of our highest priorities is to help teach your child why it is important to take care of their teeth.