Many people dread visiting the dentist regardless of their age. Perhaps this is because of an unpleasant experience or a generalized fear that professional tooth care and dental treatment are painful. Kids generally learn this fear of the dentist from older family members. However, you must not allow fear and anxiety to overwhelm your child because it could mean a lifetime of poor or inexpert dental health care. Here are some tips to help you alleviate dental anxiety in small kids:
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Your upcoming root canal procedure will feature a pause in the middle. The first stage of the process involves removing the tooth's infected pulp (which is its nerve) and filling the empty pulp chamber with a natural latex called gutta-percha. The final stage is giving the tooth a permanent cavity (and possibly a dental crown). Between these stages, there's a pause when your tooth will be fitted with a temporary crown.
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For many people, wisdom teeth removal is about much more than preventing pain. In fact, getting your wisdom teeth removed can actually help prevent future dental problems.
If your dentist recommends removing your wisdom teeth, there are a few reasons why this could be. Here are a few issues wisdom teeth removal can prevent.
Wisdom Teeth Removal Prevents Overcrowding
If your wisdom teeth are left in, they can cause your other teeth to become crowded.
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Will you be getting a root canal in the future to help treat a problematic tooth? If so, there is not much to worry about when it comes to the procedure itself because the dentist will do it all for you. However, it is up to you to handle your own home care. Here are some tips on what you should do after getting a root canal.
Avoid Chewing Immediately After
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Sugar and starch molecules combine with bacteria in your mouth every time you eat or drink. But the bacteria release acids that facilitate a chemical reaction that binds the molecules with your teeth to form plaque.
However, dental plaque doesn't fully come off regardless of how hard you brush your teeth. Hence, the only way to remove plaque from your teeth is via professional teeth cleaning services provided by a dentist.
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