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Your Smile – An Owner’s Manual This owner’s manual will cover what you need to know so you can keep your mouth healthy and your smile looking great. It will also tell you about the options for treating your teeth and gums if you’ve begun to experience any mouth disease. Keep in mind that yourContinue reading “Your Smile – An Owner’s Manual”

Your Child’s Teeth Helpful tips for parents and caregivers Take Care of Yourself Before Your Baby Arrives Keep your own teeth and gums healthy While you are pregnant, continue to see your dentist regularly for oral exams and teeth cleanings. It is generally safe to have dental treatment during pregnancy. It’s important for your ownContinue reading “Your Child’s Teeth”

Your Child’s Teeth: From Birth to Age 6 Your child’s baby teeth are important! Baby teeth, also called primary or deciduous (de-SID-joo-us) teeth, help your child chew and speak normally. They hold space in the jaws for the adult (permanent) teeth that come in later. Your baby’s teeth usually start to appear in the mouth when the child is 6 monthsContinue reading “Your Child’s Teeth: From Birth to Age 6”

Your Dentures If you lost some or all of your natural teeth, dentures can replace your missing teeth. Dentures can be made to look like your natural teeth and can make eating and speaking easier. They can also support your cheeks and lips so facial muscles don’t sag. Types of dentures There are several typesContinue reading “Your Dentures”

What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the four permanent (adult) teeth at the very back of your mouth on the top and bottom. They are the last permanent teeth to appear. Wisdom teeth get their name because they usually come in between the ages of 17–21, around the age when a person gains maturityContinue reading “Your Wisdom Teeth”

Your Child’s Teeth: Ages 6–12 Between the ages of 6 and 12, children go through a lot of changes. These include changes to their faces, teeth and jaws. Over time, your child’s baby teeth are replaced by adult teeth. A 6- to 12-year-old child has both baby and adult teeth. Together, they help children eat,Continue reading “Your Child’s Teeth: Ages 6–12”

Your Single Tooth Implant If you are missing a tooth, there are many reasons to replace it: Missing teeth may affect the way you speak and chew. If a missing tooth is not replaced, the teeth around it can move. This can affect your bite and place more stress on your teeth and jaw joints.Continue reading “Your Single Tooth Implant”

Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist First visit by first birthday Tips for your child’s first dental visit If possible, schedule an appointment for a time when your child tends to be rested and cooperative. Don’t schedule during nap time. Stay positive. Don’t show any anxiety that you might feel about dental visits. NeverContinue reading “Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist”

Why Doesn’t My Insurance Pay for This? Having dental coverage can make it easier to get the dental care you need. But, it’s important to understand that most dental benefit plans do not cover all dental procedures. When deciding on your treatment, dental benefits should not be the only thing you consider. You should knowContinue reading “Why Doesn’t My Insurance Pay for This?”

Tooth Whitening for a Brighter Smile If your teeth are discolored, tooth whitening may help. “Whitening” is any process that can make teeth look whiter. It may be safely done at home or in a dental office. It is best to talk to your dentist before whitening your teeth. Options for whitening your teeth Tooth-whiteningContinue reading “Tooth Whitening for a Brighter Smile”