Month: January 2021

People are sometimes nervous about visiting the dentist, but you can help your child overcome any fear or anxiety.

Key takeaways:

– Start scheduling regular appointments when your child’s first tooth arrives.

– Remain calm and reassuring when talking about the dentist.

– Choose an experienced, child-friendly dental practice.

Your child’s long-term relationship with their dentist is important and can help maintain healthy teeth, gums and smiles.

“Dentists who see children know how to communicate with them on an age-appropriate level about what will happen and the tools that are used in the dentist’s office.”

More: https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/helping-your-child-overcome-dental-anxiety/

This is referred to as a “misaligned bite, and it can lead to crooked teeth. But a misaligned bite can also hamper your ability to chew food or can affect your jaw movement. 

Your dentist can discuss the best options for your situation. Each of the treatments highlighted below is highly effective and able to offer permanent solutions. Let’s take a quick look:

• Orthodontics such as braces
• Dental veneers
• In more severe cases, surgery may be necessary

“For people who have severe misaligned bites, surgery may be necessary to correct the issue.”

Learn more about these amazing procedures by clicking this link: https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/how-do-you-correct-a-misaligned-bite/

Loud snoring is one of the main symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, a serious medical condition that increases risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic health problems. 

Your dentist can help treat this sleep disorder which causes breathing difficulties from blocked airways.

Key takeaways:

• Sleep apnea results in frequent interruptions to breathing during the night, increasing the risk of serious health problems.
• Depending on the severity of your sleep apnea, your dentist could help with its treatment as well as the overall health of your teeth and gums.
• A dentist can provide a custom-made oral appliance to be worn overnight by those with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.

“On oral appliance is a device that’s custom made for your unique smile and fits in your mouth to help reposition your jaw. It’s worn like a retainer every night to adjust your jaw so your airway remains open and allows you to get a good night’s sleep.”

Read the full story here https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/snoring-it-may-be-time-to-see-your-dentist/

Tooth sensitivity is a warning sign that the tooth enamel has been damaged or eroded. Tooth enamel is vital to protecting the tooth’s inner core from bacteria and once damaged, it cannot be replaced. This is why it is so important to protect tooth enamel by:

• NEVER using the teeth as a tool for opening items

• NEVER brush teeth too aggressively

• NEVER letting teeth grinding become a habit

Sweets, sugary drinks and acidic foods also damage your tooth enamel and should only be enjoyed in moderation. Regular check-ups at the dentist, combined with professional cleaning, are also important weapons in the fight against enamel erosion. Find out more at https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/why-have-my-teeth-become-more-sensitive/