Month: January 2017

A Beautiful Smile Starts in Childhood

Pediatric dentist

Did you know that the most common childhood disease isn?t asthma, obesity diabetes or allergies? The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has identified tooth decay as the number one chronic childhood condition and it is completely preventable.

Good Oral Health for Children
The foundation for a beautiful smile begins with consistent dental care at home. This includes brushing and flossing on a regular basis. The best methods of brushing and flossing for children depend a great deal on their age.

Babies can have their teeth brushed with specially designed brushes made specifically for them using fluoride free toothpaste until the age of three. Children should have their teeth brushed twice a day with a pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste as soon as they are able to spit out the excess and refrain from swallowing which usually happens between ages three and six.

Flossing should begin for children at about age 4. Parents can do this nightly using a stick flosser or traditional dental floss. At about age 8 children should be able to begin flossing effectively on their own.

Diet and drink choices can also play an important role in good oral health for children and adults. Avoid sugary drinks like soda, chocolate milk, and juice. Instead, offer children water with meals. After sugary snacks, fruit, and meals it is important that children get into the habit of brushing their teeth.

Choosing a Good Pediatric Dentist
About 78% of people experience the development of a cavity by the time they turn 17. Consistent dental care can help ensure that cavities are kept to a minimum and caught quickly if they do develop. It is important that children be taken to visit a pediatric dentist by their first birthday at the latest. Early care can help guarantee babies grow up with a beautiful smile.

Finding a really great pediatric dentist can make a substantial difference
in the experience a child has with dental care and how open they are to it in the future. The difference between a pediatric dentist and a regular dentist is that pediatric specialist require an additional two years of training beyond that required by those who work on adults. This extra time helps prepare them for the unique issues faced when working with children of all ages.

Teaching a child proper oral hygiene and making sure they visit a pediatric dentist regularly will help lay the foundation for the beautiful smile they will enjoy for the rest of their life.

Cosmetic Dentistry Can Restore Your Beautiful, Healthy Smile

Dental plan concierge

How healthy is your smile? Do you hide your teeth when you’re having a photo taken? If so, you may want to consider visiting a cosmetic dentist.

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) recently released a survey where 99.7% of the participants stated they believed having a healthy smile is important for their social life. The survey also showed that 18% of the participants tend to avoid showing their teeth when their picture was taken, and 32% are concerned about the overall appearance of their teeth.

Cosmetic dentists can provide you with a variety of whitening options as well as other options, such as different types of dental implants. They can also restore worn or short teeth, reshape teeth, and close spaces between existing teeth.

After having their teeth whitened by dentists, 82.5% said they noticed a significant difference. While approximately 15 million people in the United States are choosing to replace their missing or damaged teeth with bridges or crowns, others are choosing dental implants.

The scientific literature reports that the success rate for dental implants is 98%. If you’re considering this popular option, then you may be interested to know that three million people have had teeth implants. Furthermore, recent figures show that approximately 500,000 people a year are choosing this option.

The AACD states that in the United States, over half of the adults aged 50 and older believe that a person’s smile remains their most attractive feature while aging. Roughly 96% of adults believe that they are more appealing to the opposite sex when they have an attractive smile as well.

Another issue that may be preventing you from smiling is periodontal disease. A recent survey showed that 47.2% of adults 30 and older have some form of this disease. Since periodontal disease does tend to increase with age, it’s been found that 60.1% of adults 65 and older have this issue.

If you haven’t been to the dentist for a while, and are concerned with your oral health as well as the appearance of your smile, why not make an appointment now? On average, people schedule dental appointments every three years; however, many experts say that people should visit a dentist every three months or as recommended.

RSS
Follow by Email