Maybe your child had a painful experience with a cavity, or perhaps they've just picked up the idea that dentists are scary from their friends. In any case, your child is now fearful about going to the dentist and you aren't sure what to do about it. Regular dental appointments are key to your child's dental health and no parent wants to see their child scared or anxious. Luckily, there are specific things you can do to help your child overcome their fear:
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Since it's common for adults to get braces now, you may wonder if it's wise to make your teen wear them at a time when they're already self-conscious about their looks. If your teen resists the idea of braces, then your decision is even more difficult. However, the teen years are an ideal time to wear braces. Here are some reasons why.
Teeth Are Easier To Align When You're Young
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When gum disease becomes advanced, you could lose teeth, develop bone loss, and have chronic infections in the gum pockets. A periodontist treats advanced gum disease in different ways. When your gums have receded, and you've had bone loss, regenerative procedures may be necessary. These treatments restore your gums to their natural shape and increase bone mass in your jaw. Here are some regenerative procedures your periodontist might recommend.
Gum Graft Surgery
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When you have a broken, missing, or stained tooth that makes up part of your smile, it can affect your personal appearance and your self-confidence. This can have an effect on your entire lifestyle, including the friends you make, the jobs you apply for and secure, and as a result, the type of lifestyle you can afford. Fortunately, there are professional and at-home treatments you can use to help boost the appearance of your smile and improve your oral condition and health.
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Bacteria are the enemy of teeth, capable of reducing your chompers to rotten nubs with enough time. Even people who brush and floss as directed on a regular basis can develop cavities or other oral health issues because of out-of-control bacteria. However, putting dental sealant on your teeth is one tool out of many that can protect them from damage, but is the procedure worth the $35 to $60 per tooth?
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