Children typically go to their first dentist appointment when their baby teeth begin to come in. Choosing a dentist can be a challenge, so it helps to know some things to look for.
1. Expertise vs. Convenience
You have two main options for a child’s dentist—a specialized pediatric dentist that only works with children or a family dentist that has been trained to work with both children and adults. A pediatric dentist is good if you want highly specialized care for your child through their teen years, but a family dentist can see your whole family and continue to care for your child’s dental health even after they reach adulthood.…
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If you’ve been diagnosed with an advanced stage of gum disease and you’re not a good candidate for dental implants, it’s time to prepare for your complete dentures. One of the benefits of complete dentures is that they don’t require any surgical procedures, and they can be fitted for you in as little as a day. However, there are some things that you’ll need to learn about your dentures. If you’re not sure what to expect once you have your dentures, read the list provided below.…
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Surely it’s a good thing for a healing wound to remain dry? The site needs to be kept clean and dry to encourage the clotting process, creating a protective scab over the wound. This might be true for most wounds, but it’s a little different in your mouth. Following a tooth extraction, it’s important that the extraction site not dry out, as this leads to a potentially harmful complication known as dry socket.…
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