When an infant begins teething, we know it’s almost time for their teeth to come in. Infants’ baby teeth start to appear at 6 to 10 months of age. This is the first stage of the development of teeth.
The central incisors tend to come in first, then teeth begin to appear on either side, and the molars come in last. Lower teeth usually appear two months before the uppers. At about two and a half years of age, most children have their 20 primary teeth. As the child grows, the jaw also grows – spaces may then begin to appear between the primary teeth.
Dental hygiene is important for a number of reasons. Poor oral hygiene has a long line of consequences such as gum disease, bone loss, heart disease, infection and stroke. However, there are simple things you can do to make sure your oral health is great!
Devoted Family Dental has some great tips:
Proper Brushing
It’s no surprise that brushing is the first step to healthy teeth. While most of us know that we should be brushing our teeth twice daily, a lot of people may not realize that there’s an art to brushing. The bristles on your toothbrush should be angled 45 degrees near the gum line. When brushing, you should be hitting the outer surfaces of your teeth using a back-and-forth, up-and-down motion. Keep in mind that your toothbrush should always be in contact with your teeth and gum line; but brush gently to avoid bleeding gums.
Flossing
Devoted Family Dental really encourages you to floss! Flossing is a major part to keeping your dental hygiene amazing. It may seem like a chore, but trust us; it makes a world of difference. Not only does flossing remove food particles that brushing simply cannot reach, but it also gives your mouth a very clean feeling. We suggest flossing at least once a day.
As we age, we have to pay a lot more close attention to our overall health. Since our oral health becomes weaker as we get older, we must do our part to keep our teeth as healthy as possible.
Devoted Family Dental has outlined a few tips on how your teeth can continue to stay strong and healthy as you age:
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As parents, you try your best to make sure your children remain healthy. Oral hygiene is very important, and weighs heavily on what your child is eating. If your child is eating good healthy food, then he/she will have good teeth. However, if your child is eating bad food, then he/she could be heading in the direction of tooth decay.
Devoted Family Dental Suggests you take the following preventative measures to keep your children’s teeth healthy:
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The saying: “you are what you eat” is greatly associated with the health of your teeth. In order to truly fight tooth decay it is important to brush and floss your teeth daily and get semi-annual office cleanings and checkups. In addition to all of these things, you also need to watch what you’re eating. Yes, your diet has a lot to do with your teeth!
The foods you eat may be harming your teeth in ways that you wouldn’t even imagine. Check out the following most common foods that could be harmful to your teeth:
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For many, going to the dentist is not an exciting event. Who really wants someone to suck up their saliva while drilling, picking, and filling their teeth?! (Read More)
Keeping your teeth healthy may seem like a chore although it is very important to your health. We here at Devoted Family Dental make caring for your teeth fun! Here is a list of fun facts about your teeth.(Read More)
Regardless of the profession you are in, dental and mouth injuries are all too common. These injuries can affect the front teeth, as well as soft tissues, tongue, lips, or even inner cheeks. These injuries can be extremely painful, costly, and in worse case scenarios, permanent! Athletes are prime candidates; they have a 33 to 56 percent chance of obtaining an orofacial injury during their athletic career. Meaning, sooner or later, you are more than likely to end up being a victim of such an injury if you do not take extra precautions!
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The end of summer is soon approaching which means you’re probably busy getting your kids ready for school. New clothes and supplies will most likely make it to the top of the back to school checklist, but don’t forget to add a dental cleaning so your children are ready to take on the new school year with a smile. Preventative dental care is so important, especially for children and young adults. As a bonus, when you schedule a dentist appointment for your children by the end of August, they will be placed into a raffle to win a free backpack containing all the essential school supplies! This will help you check off a number of things on your back to school list. Why wait, the initial consultation is also free of charge! (Read More)
We understand as a parent you want what’s best for your child! However, sometimes it is tough to judge how much dental care your child needs. You know you want to prevent cavities for your little one but knowing the best way to do so can be challenging. Here are some suggestions and tips to help!
