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Good dental care begins before a baby’s first tooth appears. Just because you can’t see the teeth doesn’t mean they aren’t there. Teeth actually begin to form during pregnancy. At birth, your baby has 20 primary teeth, some of which are fully developed in the jaw.

Here’s when and how to care for those little choppers:

• Even before your baby starts teething, run a clean, damp washcloth over the gums to clear away harmful bacteria
• When your baby gets teeth, brush them with an infant toothbrush. Use water and a tiny bit of fluoride toothpaste (about the size of a grain of rice). If you are using baby toothpaste without the fluoride, keep it to the same amount because you still want to minimize any toothpaste that is swallowed.
• When two of your baby’s teeth touch, you can begin flossing between them.
• Around age 2, your child should learn to spit while brushing. Avoid giving your child water to swish and spit because this can make swallowing toothpaste more likely.
• Kids ages 3 and up should use only a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
• Always supervise kids younger than 8 while brushing, as they’re likely to swallow toothpaste.

Even babies can get tooth decay. Putting a baby to sleep with a bottle can harm a baby’s teeth. Sugars from juice, formula, or milk that stay on a baby’s teeth for hours can eat away at the enamel (the layer of the tooth that protects against tooth decay). This can lead to “bottle mouth” or “baby bottle tooth decay.” When this happens, the front teeth can get discolored, pocked, and pitted. Cavities might form and, in severe cases, the decayed teeth might need to be pulled.

When kids are 6 months old, they can switch from a bottle to a sippy cup  (with a straw or hard spout). This helps prevent liquid from pooling around a child’s teeth. By their first birthday, they can use the cup on their own.

When Should Kids See a Dentist?

Children see a dentist by their first birthday. At this first visit, the dentist will explain proper brushing and flossing techniques and do a modified exam while your baby sits on your lap.

These visits can help find problems early and help kids get used to visiting the dentist so they’ll have less fear about going as they get older. Pediatric (Children’s) dentists are trained to handle the wide range of issues associated with kids’ dental health. They also know when to refer you to a different type of specialist, such as an orthodontist to correct an overbite or an oral surgeon for jaw realignment.

If a child seems to be at risk for cavities or other problems, the dentist may start applying topical fluoride even before all teeth come in (this also can be done in the pediatrician’s office). Fluoride hardens the tooth enamel, helping to ward off the most common childhood oral disease — dental cavities (also called dental caries).

Do you find yourself hiding your smile, especially in pictures? It’s not a great feeling. Science says you’d actually feel better if you smiled more. The act of smiling triggers the chemicals in your brain that signal happiness. This lowers stress, which is beneficial to our health. If you’re feeling self-conscious about smiling, you could be depriving yourself of this useful (and free!) way to lower stress.

Experiencing lowered self-esteem can be damaging both physically and emotionally. If it’s because of your appearance, you have options. You don’t have to live with an incomplete, discolored, or crooked smile. Cosmetic dentistry can get you back to a place where you’re more than happy to share a friendly smile, and often.

Perception and confidence

 There is more to your smile than just your own confidence, however. The perception of others plays a big part in deciding to undergo cosmetic procedures. Studies have been done showing that people often make quick, first impression judgments just based on our teeth. You may even do it yourself subconsciously. This is the part where we address how your teeth could be affecting your professional development or love life.

It turns out a sizable part of the population thinks having straight teeth means you’re more successful, intelligent, and a better catch. Two out of five people surveyed said they would not go on a second date with someone they observed had crooked teeth. Additionally, more half of respondents said if a job opening came down to two candidates with identical qualifications, the person with the straighter teeth would get the job. Hard numbers to back up the reality of this are hard to come by as you can imagine. But if the perception is there, often the reality follows.

Having white teeth is seen to be a sign of youth, attractiveness, and earning a high income. If you’ve never thought about just how important your smile is, now you know how our tendencies to go off first impressions work.

What procedures might you opt for?

There are a wide variety of cosmetic dental procedures available to address the most common dental issues of missing teeth, crooked teeth, and discolored teeth. If you’re missing a tooth or a couple teeth, implants are probably the best solution available. They look just like your natural teeth and are securely implanted into your jawbone with titanium roots. They feel like any other regular tooth. One reason you may not be a good candidate for dental implants, however, is if your jawbone has been degraded due to disease or a degenerative condition. Luckily, dentists can often work around this by doing a bone graft first, so few people are actually limited from having dental implants.

Invisalign is a popular treatment option if you’re looking to straighten your teeth. These clear aligners do the work of braces without the metal wires that make you feel self-conscious. You can have a straighter smile in a matter of months.

And, of course, there are teeth whitening services. While it’s true you can buy whitening kits at the pharmacy, nothing compares to having it professionally done. The materials used are not only more powerful, but they are safer because of their professional application.

Laser therapy in dentistry provides patients with a more comfortable dental treatment experience. Using laser dentistry, your dentist is able to deliver a precise treatment that is more comfortable, quicker, and provides more stunning results.

BENEFITS OF LASER THERAPY
There are several benefits to receiving a laser therapy dental treatment.

Many laser treatments do not require anaesthesia, and the recovery time is much quicker than with traditional treatment methods.
Treatments are more comfortable.
There is a less potential chance of bacterial infection because laser treatments are so precise.

TWO TYPES OF LASER DENTISTRY
There are two different types of laser dentistry: hard tissue and soft tissue. Hard tissue includes treatments such as cavity detection, dental fillings, and tooth sensitivity improvements. Soft tissue treatments include gum reshaping, gum surgery, and muscle attachment improvements.

Procedures such as removing benign oral tumours, regenerating nerves, overcoming sleep apnea, whitening teeth, and treating TMD are also considered laser dentistry treatments.

To learn more about laser dentistry and how you may benefit from a laser treatment, please contact our practice and schedule an appointment.

It is important to start oral care at an early age. Learning good oral hygiene habits at a young age is important for long-term oral health. Parents can teach their children how to brush and how to floss by taking some key steps.

When to Start Brushing

Good oral hygiene should begin at an early age. An infant’s mouth can be cleaned after each feeding. Begin by cradling the head with one hand while using your free hand to wipe the baby’s mouth with a clean wet gauze, wet cloth or xylitol wipe. A child’s teeth should be brushed as soon as the first tooth erupts.

General Brushing Tips

• Brush an infant’s teeth by wetting a soft-bristled, age-appropriate toothbrush with water. If fluoride toothpaste is considered before the child’s first birthday, it is best to first ask a dentist or pediatrician.
• If fluoride toothpaste is used for children who have a moderate or high risk for tooth decay, apply a smear which is smaller amount of toothpaste than a pea-sized amount (less than 2 years old) and a pea-size amount (ages 2–5) to the toothbrush. Parents should brush the toddler’s teeth in the bathroom while the child is watching the parent.
• Children 6–8 years of age may be capable of brushing by themselves. Parents should inspect their child’s teeth if they are unsure whether their child is missing certain areas in the mouth.
• Encourage your child to brush at least twice a day, morning and night, with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Harder bristles may be too abrasive for young children.
• Battery-powered toothbrushes can also be used to gently remove the sticky film, called plaque, from the teeth and gums.
• Your child’s toothbrush should be replaced every three to four months, or sooner if it is worn out or frayed. It is also a good idea to replace the toothbrush after a cold or flu to avoid reintroducing germs associated with those conditions.
• Toddler’s (less than 2 years of age) should spit the toothpaste out as best they can after toothbrushing with parental guidance due to the fact that they are learning the expectoration (spitting out) process at this age and the additional of the fluoride will enhance tooth enamel to become stronger. Children (ages 2 to 5) can rinse with a small amount of water after toothbrushing.
• Steps to Brushing and Flossing

  Since young children may not know how to properly brush their teeth, parents should provide assistance. Parents can teach their children how to brush and floss by following these important steps:

  How to Brush

  • Step 1: To properly brush children’s teeth, the parent or child should angle a soft-bristled toothbrush at 45 degrees towards the gums of the upper and lower teeth.
  • Step 2: The toothbrush should be moved gently in a back-and-forth motion with short strokes along the teeth and gums. This technique should be continued along every tooth’s interior and exterior surface in a similar way.
  • Step 3: The tip of the brush should be placed in an upright position to reach behind the front teeth on the top and bottom.
  • Step 4: Brush the tongue to remove bacteria on the surface.

When Children Should Floss

Children should start flossing when tooth surfaces are next to each other. It is important to floss at least once a day. Bacterial plaque and food can settle between the teeth, which can lead to gum disease, tooth decay and halitosis. The tongue should also be brushed to remove bacterial plaque.

How to Floss

• Step 1: Hold a short length of floss between the thumb and index finger, twining it around one finger at each end to gain better control. Be careful not to apply too much pressure when inserting the floss between the child’s teeth.
• Step 2: Adjust the floss into a ‘C’ shape curve around each tooth and slide it up and down gently along the side of the tooth and under the gumline.
• Step 3: A new section of floss should be used for each tooth to avoid reinsertion of food and plaque.
• Step 4: An interdental brush can be used to clean between tooth surfaces that have space.

Life-Long Continuation

Regular dental visits can and should begin as early as six months after the first tooth erupts or after the child’s first birthday. When a child is taught a new skill at an early age, he is likely to continue this behavior throughout adulthood. Teaching proper brushing and flossing techniques is important for developing good oral hygiene habits.