X-rays are used to help diagnose dental issues, and X-rays can be used by your child’s dentist as a part of your child’s oral examination. Your child is exposed to a very small level of radiation with x-rays, so parents are often reluctant to get an x-ray for their child until they have more information
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Wounded or Bitten Tongue, Lip, or Cheek Place some ice on the injury. Put pressure on the wound if it is bleeding using a clean gauze or cloth. If it continues to bleed after fifteen minutes or it doesn’t stop by placing pressure on it, you should take your child to the emergency room. Toothache
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Choosing the best dentist for your child isn’t always easy for a parent. So, why choose a dentist specifically for kids? Here are several reasons why finding a pediatric dentist for your child is certainly the best decision for your child’s dental treatment. Pediatric Dentists Make Visiting the Dentist Fun Pediatric dental offices are colorful
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When you bring your child to CDH, you’ll find that comfort, health, and knowledge are our main goals. The expert children’s dentists at CDH are dedicated to providing children with top quality pediatric dental treatment in a friendly, comfortable, and welcoming setting. The dentists have years of experience in helping kids get beautiful smiles with
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A person’s mouth is naturally protected by saliva which has minerals that help prevent cavities, the continuous flow of saliva also helps to keep teeth clean. This is also true for children. When your child consumes a lot of starches or sugars, however, they combine with the bacteria in your mouth and create acids that
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Dental appointments are often scary for many kids, particularly when they need to go for a cavity filling. Here are some tips from pediatric dental professionals on getting your child through the procedure: Answer questions – If your child asks about what will happen during the procedure, you should provide some honest details: tell them
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New parents often wonder when to schedule their child’s first dental appointment It is recommended that your child has their first dental visit by their first birthday. Many parents are surprised that such early dental visits are recommended. However, studies have shown that preschool-aged children are developing more cavities in their teeth. Over 1 in
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Whether your child has only a few newly-sprouted teeth or already has a mouthful of permanent adult teeth, routine dental care with a dentist your child is comfortable with is crucial. This helps ensure that he or she maintains healthy teeth and gums during their growth. When choosing your child’s pediatric dentist, you’ll want to
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Originally created as the center of a child’s medical records, and specifically for persons with special health care needs, the Medical Home was expanded to include all infants, children, and adolescents as well. With evolving health care perspectives, a modern Dental Home is a cultivated partnership between the patient, family, and pediatric dentist in cooperation
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What are the signs and symptoms of canker sores? Canker sores usually appear as painful, red spots that can be up to 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) across, although most of them are much smaller. Sometimes the area will tingle or burn before a spot actually appears. Once it does, the canker sore may swell and
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