When a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder Needs Braces
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22 January 2020
When a child is told that they need braces, they can experience a range of emotions, from curiosity about how the braces will look and feel to mild excitement as the appointment moves closer. When your child has autism spectrum disorder, some extra care is needed to make the process as calm and comfortable as it can possibly be. Some of this is rather simple, such as your dentist allocating additional time for the fitting to accommodate any hesitancy your child might feel (and any subsequent delays).
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4 Ways That Dry Mouth After Exercise Is Bad for Your Teeth
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22 January 2020
When you exercise, especially during summer weather, your body becomes dehydrated. Dehydration has many debilitating symptoms, including lethargy, headaches and nausea. However, these are just some of the symptoms. Dry mouth is also the result of dehydration, and unless you rehydrate quickly following a bout of exercise, your teeth could suffer long-term damage.
Saliva Is Important to Your Oral Health
Although saliva seems to be an icky thing that you sometimes find deposited on your pillow when you wake up, it is crucial to your oral health.
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Reasons Why A Partially Dislodged Tooth Should Prompt A Visit To An Emergency Dentist
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22 January 2020
While abnormalities in your oral health should have you visit your dentist as soon as possible, some situations should never be taken for granted. One such scenario is a tooth that is partially dislodged. Whether you are in pain or not, here are two reasons why a partially dislodged tooth should prompt a visit to an emergency dentist.
Increase the chances of salvaging the tooth
Some people may be under the impression that a partially dislodged tooth will eventually settle back into place if it is left alone.
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What to Do About a Cracked Dental Crown
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21 January 2020
A cracked tooth can often be remedied with a dental crown. But sometimes lightning can strike twice in the same spot, and that spot is your tooth. What happens when the crown itself becomes cracked? It could be the result of an unfortunate accident, but whatever caused the issue, what do you need to do to deal with a cracked crown?
Superficial or Serious Damage
Obviously you need to make an urgent appointment with a dentist who repairs dental crowns in your area.
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