For some people, it’s easier for them to make a call for a dental appointment when they’re in pain or when something has happened to one of their teeth. However, those preventative appointments can be more difficult for them to make. It’s important to change this way of thinking. Preventive dental care is important for so many reasons. Here is more on preventative dental care, as well as why it’s beneficial:…
Often when something in your mouth is bothering you, the best approach is to call your dentist and make an appointment in the next few days. Issues like sensitive teeth and sore gums definitely demand dental care, but they don’t need to be treated immediately. Some dental problems, however, really are emergencies. It’s a good idea to know the difference so that you can seek emergency dental care when needed. So, what are the signs a dental problem is an emergency?…
The premature loss of a baby tooth due to an accident can be upsetting for both child and parent. But the earlier-than-anticipated loss needn’t hinder your child’s dental development. The adult tooth will still emerge, even though a prosthetic tooth or space maintainer (a wire loop with the same perimeter measurement as the tooth) can be needed. This keeps the teeth on both sides from tilting into the unexpected gap, which ensures the healthy eruption of your child’s adult tooth.…