Straight Teeth in Less Time
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Pediatric Dentists: Finding Good Help In Your Area
Every parent knows that a trip to the dentist can quickly turn from a dream to a nightmare in seconds flat. Children may not understand everything that is happening in a dentist's office, and are more likely than adults to have a hard time. Before giving up on your child's smile, here are a few tips on how to find a competent pediatric dentist in your area. Ask For Referrals. Your friends, family, and other parents from your child's school will likely have some good referrals for you.
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Three Tips For Protecting Your Oral Health During Chemotherapy Treatment
If you're diagnosed with cancer, your doctor may recommend you go through chemotherapy to eradicate the disease. However, this treatment can cause a variety of uncomfortable and even harmful side effects to manifest, some of which may negatively impact your teeth and gums. Here are three tips for keeping your mouth healthy while undergoing chemo. Prevent Dry Mouth from Settling In The most common complication people partaking in chemotherapy experience is dry mouth.
I had braces when I was a kid. Back then, you had to wear those metal wires and rubber bands for what seemed like forever. When I saw that my child’s teeth were going to be crooked like mine, I was dreading the years of braces and orthodontist appointments and limited diets that I saw stretching ahead of us. I was pleased to find out that braces today are very different from braces when I was a kid. They don’t need to be worn for nearly as long, and they aren’t as intrusive, either. My daughter got braces that can barely be seen, and she can remove them when she eats, so she doesn’t have to give up her favorite foods. I was so impressed that I started a blog to talk about modern day tooth straightening techniques. Braces have come a long way.