Making sure your children brush their teeth as they should, and for a full two minutes, can be a chore. Thankfully, you can make the chore into a game. The following tooth brushing game should help your kids get a kick out of their daily oral care regimen.
Game Rules and Setup
The game that you will be playing is a variation of green light/red light, except you will be using a particular song.
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If you've been having pain in one of your teeth and your dentist has told you that the tooth needs a root canal, you may want to heed his or her advice. Your dentist has mostly likely recommended it because your tooth is dead or dying from an infection. Antibiotics are not a permanent solution for a root canal. If you decide not to go ahead with a necessary root canal, be prepared for the following consequences.
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Receding gums, also known as gingival recession, can be a cosmetic problem as they expose the roots of the teeth and make your smile less attractive. In addition to the cosmetic issue, gum recession can also damage your teeth if the recession is severe. This article takes a look at an intriguing method dentists use to solve this problem: gum grafts.
Types
Dentists use various techniques to perform gum grafts. One common technique is to cut a flap in the roof of your mouth, remove some tissue from under the flap and then sew the flap closed.
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There are some diseases and conditions that require special considerations be taken at the dental office. When your child suffers with autism, diabetes, or has a heart murmur, you may need to take a few days to prepare the child, see the pediatrician first or coordinate with the dental hygienist and dentist. Here are a few things you can do to ensure every pediatric dentist visit is uneventful and has no bad side effects.
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If you are missing one or more of your teeth, your dentist may offer you some different options when it comes to replacing the tooth. They might suggest a bridge, partial dentures or a dental implant. While dentists will make sure that tools are sterile and will be careful to perform the procedure properly, some issues can accompany a procedure. If you choose to go with a dental implant, you want to learn about the possible complications so you know the warning signs to watch for.
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