Providing Children With Dental Knowledge

Posted on: 10 February 2015

The dangers and risks that go with smoking are already considered common knowledge nowadays. It's already an established fact that smoking will expose you to many severe health problems such as lung cancer. However, what many people still doesn't seem to realize is that smoking does not only harm your lungs, but also your teeth. Truth is, smokers are twice as prone to losing their teeth than non-smokers. Apart from this, smoking also tends to put your gums at greater risks.
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Posted on: 29 January 2015

Fixing a bite issue is a common reason to get braces and other forms of orthodontia. One of these bite issues is an overbite which occurs when your top row of teeth come down over your bottom teeth when you bite down. Not only is this not visually appealing, but there are other reasons you should fix the overbite. Here is more information about why you want to fix it and what your options are.
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Posted on: 22 January 2015

Many people give their children dummies because of the calming effects that they have on babies. However, dummies can also cause harm to baby teeth. Before you give your child a dummy, do some research and see what potential problems this may cause. The following are some of the issues that can result from using dummies. Dummies may cause alignment problems Consistent use of a dummy can bring about alignment problems.
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Posted on: 12 January 2015

If you have crooked teeth and don't like your smile, chances are you have thought about going to an orthodontist and getting braces. You have probably also heard it can be painful when getting braces tightened. If this is preventing you from getting braces and improving your smile, be reassured by these four things that will help you deal with the pain when getting your braces tightened. Pain Relief Medication
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