Early Oral Care for Healthy Gums and Teeth
When looking for pacifier, safety is a major concern. You do not want a pacifier that comes apart and hurts the oral cavity. Key takeaways: Choose a pacifier that will not affect the development of the jaw or tooth alignment. The pacifier should also not come apart when in the mouth. In the first few […]
Take Good Care Of Your Children’s Teeth with Sealants
21 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 11 years have been reported to have cavities in their permanent teeth. The results support the need to have dental sealant treatment to protect teeth. Key takeaways: Dental sealants are recommended for children when their first molars grow at between 5 and 7 years and […]
Does Dried Fruit Really Damage The Teeth?
Fruit is ready to enjoy as dried fruit, frozen fruit, canned fruit, and fresh fruit. Dried fruit has been thought to cause damage to the teeth, but not all experts agree. Key takeaways: The assertion that dried fruits are sticky and adhere to the teeth is based on very weak evidence. Further research on the […]
Sugar and Children’s Oral Health: Top Tips for Patients
Parents have a role to play in preventing tooth decay in their children. Watching out for hidden added sugars in juices can help with oral health. Key takeaways: Children should be supervised to brush teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice every day until seven years of age. The frequency and amount of sugary drinks and snacks […]
What Toxins Have You Been Exposed To? Your Baby Teeth May Hold the Answer
People (including babies) are exposed many different clusters of chemicals. Researchers have found that baby teeth store a health record of environmental exposures. Key takeaways: Baby teeth have been described as biological hard drives. The teeth form rings of growth on a daily basis; each ring encodes information about exposures occurring that day. Baby teeth […]
Do Kids Need Dental X-Rays?
Regular dental x-rays may only be required when the permanent teeth have grown. Children who have baby teeth will require dental x-rays only if the need arises, according to the American Dental Association. Key takeaways: Dentists should perform dental x-rays every 6-12 months for high-risk preschoolers who have had cavities in their baby teeth. Dental […]
Watching Cartoons Could Help Children Overcome Anxiety of Dental Treatment
A visit to a dentist can elicit anxiety and cause disruptive behavior in children. A new study reveals that watching cartoon during dental procedures can help to calm down them. Key takeaways: Children provided with audiovisual distraction during dental treatment exhibit cooperative behavior and have reduced anxiety levels. Even though the children did not report […]
Back-to-School Tips for Healthy Teeth
The commencement of a new school year is associated with mad morning dashes. Dental health should not be neglected in the midst of the morning rush. To keep the teeth healthy, children should brush their teeth before breakfast to make sure they do not forget. Brushing should be given preference over other activities such as […]
Baby Teeth Contain Clues about Early Exposure to Toxins
Baby teeth are more important than we have thought. Baby teeth are a repository which can reveal everything a person has been exposed to including environmental toxins such as lead and pesticides and stress hormones produced in utero. The emerging study of the totality of health-affecting exposures a person experiences is referred to as exposome. […]
Parents Are Putting Teeth of Children ‘At Risk’
A recent survey indicates that six out of 10 parents are not aware of the free NHS treatment that protects against tooth decay. As a result, more than seven million children in the UK are faced by a big risk of poor dental health due to the lack of information. The survey commissioned by mydentist […]
