As I’ve started to become more and more invested in my dental health (and I mean invested considering the water pick I’ve purchased to help reverse my gingivitis and the other money I’ve poured into nicer dental gear and better dental insurance), I’m beginning to realize things about my own habits that can be better, changed, or eliminated entirely. For example, I always tend to floss my teeth in the shower in the morning simply because the water is already running (instead of wasting water in the sink) and because it’s a good way to associate flossing while I ramp up my regiment and make this a daily habit, not an optional chore. As weird as flossing in the shower may sound, it’s gotten me to go from never flossing at all (I know, I know) to flossing habitually and seeing the benefits it’s bestowed upon my overall oral health. You see, the longer time goes on with me flossing day in and day out, the more I’m beginning to notice things like my breath smelling better, or my teeth bleeding less, or even my teeth just feeling all around cleaner. And as I notice these things, I become even more steeped in my new routine. One thing I’ve always been curious about, though, is whether people floss before they brush or brush before they floss. Now, I know not everyone pairs the two in the first place and prefers to break up their dental routine throughout the day, but a lot of my friends and family have mentioned flossing at night when they brush before bed. So, it got me thinking about which one most people do first and why.
For me, it can vary, but I try to floss before I brush in order to get as much detritus out of my teeth as I can before the brush comes along and cleans and polishes everything up. This seems like the best (and most efficient) option in my mind. But, brushing first and then flossing after has the added benefit of the fluoride and bristles breaking down food particles a bit more before flossing, so that it’s easier to remove all particles from gaps in your teeth afterwards with whatever floss you use. That’s what leads me to believe both work just fine and that there’s no true “better than the other” scenario happening here. I think dentists would agree that all that matters is getting a flossing in at least once daily in the first place. From there, it’s all semantics.
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If you are missing one or more teeth, you can go for single tooth implant. Dental implant mainly consists of a metal post which is placed in the opening made by the dentist. The inserted post now acts like a root. An abutment is attached on the top of the metal post. This abutment is the holder of the crown which is to be fixed on the top of the root. After the abutment is attached, the dentist then fixes a crown on the top of the abutment.
While the procedure of dental implant may seem simple and ideal for everyone having a missing tooth, there are some prerequisites which need to be taken care of before the procedure is started. First of all, you have to make sure that there is enough of the jawbone present for the implant to stay in place. If there is not adequate bone present in the area, your dentist may decide to perform another procedure called bone augmentation before the procedure is started.
Components of a dental implant
The components of a dental implant can be differentiated form the perspective of stages as well. Below is the breakdown of how dental implants work.
Risks involved The matter of fact is that the dental implant is one of the safest ways to get your tooth/teeth restored. But then, there is a bit of risk involved in the process. Sometimes, the jawbone might not just accept implant as its part. This is mainly due to any health condition or any issue with the bone. Moreover, if you have the problem of diabetes, you might not be a candidate for this treatment. Proper checkup before the treatment is quite necessary in order to make sure that your dental implant remains in place.
You need to start taking care of your child’s oral health at the age of 6 months. This is the age at which the child starts getting his or her first tooth erupted.
Now, you surely want to take your child to the dentist because you believe that a dental visit can help you ensure better dental health of your child. But a dental office is going to be a scary place for your child. In this situation, you will have to make sure that your child remains comfortable during the dental checkup and/or treatment. A few tips that may help you find the dentist of your choice for your dentist are worth mentioning here.
The word of mouth
Your primary source of information about the best dentist is the group of people you know. It means that you can ask your friends and acquaintances about the best dentist for children in the area. You can also ask other people over the social media. They will be more than happy to give you the information you want. Information by AAPD You can also know about the dentists in your area from the directory of AAPD. Using this directory, you will be able to know about the dentists closest to your location. Combined with the information provided by your friends, the data from this directory can surely help you get to the right pediatric dentist.
Calling the dentist
You can shortlist three or four dentists from the list and call them on phone. This phone call will help you know about the services the dental office provides. There are a few questions that you will need to ask here. You can ask about dentist’s policy about allowing parents to stay with the children during dental treatment, things that are performed during first dental visit, features that help children feel comfortable, administration of sedation in the time of need, and emergency hours. You can go ahead with the dentist after getting satisfactory answers.
Scheduling a tour
It would be ideal to visit the dentist just for the sake of getting information. You can take your children on this tour to let them decide whether or not they are comfortable with the environment of a particular dental office. The environment includes exposure of tools, smells and other things that make the office a scary or comfortable place. Most typically, the dental office for children is designed to make the children feel calm.
Observe the reaction of your child
You can observe the reaction of your kid during the dental visit. If your child is happy with the dental office, you have found the place to get your child’s dental needs fulfilled. The good reaction of your child is going to base on the behavior by the dentist and overall environment of the dental office. |
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