Tips - Sedation and Implant Dentistry of Tehachapi

Summer is actually the best time for kids and teens to start orthodontic treatments. Here are a few reasons why:

As an adult, you understand the importance of good oral hygiene. Children, on the other hand, do not, and therefore need our help in establishing good oral health habits. The team at Sedation and Implant Dentistry of Tehachapi in Kern County shares five dental tips all parents should know.

Toothache pain can be excruciating. This pain can be sharp, dull and sometimes aching. It can even bring on flu-like symptoms. You usually feel this pain when the nerve inside your tooth is irritated. Your toothache can cause a strong reaction to hot and cold food and beverages.

Cavities are damaged areas in teeth that develop into tiny holes. When harmful bacteria enters the mouth, it uses the sugars in the foods and drinks we consume to make acids. The acids, if left in the mouth, eat away at the tooth’s hard outer enamel, eventually causing tooth decay and cavities to form.

Being scared of the dentist is a worldwide problem. Fear can take many forms, from nervousness to all-out panic. For mild sufferers, visiting the dentist is an unpleasant experience. But for a significant minority of acute phobics, anxiety can be intense enough to deter visiting the dentist altogether.

To help you maintain a long lasting brighter smile without using bleach and chemicals, here are some safe and natural tips.

Kids might not keep their baby teeth for long, but that’s no reason to ignore proper dental hygiene. Aside from the risk of getting cavities, untreated gum disease compromises kids’ ability to eat well, sleep properly, and function at home and school. Plus, healthy baby teeth keep jawlines straight and hold the space for adult teeth to grow in.

Tooth pain can be caused by a variety of issues, including tooth decay, a damaged filling, a tooth fracture, infected gums, or an abscessed tooth. If severe enough, tooth pain can make it hard to eat, drink, or even talk. Before you reach for the over-the-counter numbing gel, remember that pain is a warning signal to your brain, alerting it that something isn’t right. The first step in any teeth pain treatment is to call your dentist for an evaluation. And while you wait for your appointment, here are some tooth pain remedies you can try:

Tooth plaque is very common and almost everyone gets it. Plaque is a film that forms when oral bacteria builds up on your teeth. When plaque remains in your mouth for too long, your teeth suffer. Plaque eats at your teeth and makes them weak. This can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.