As the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, I see first-hand how the sensory sensitivities can affect dental visits. The dentist’s office is full of sensory input, and when properly managed, even children on the spectrum can visit the dentist without becoming anxious and overwhelmed. The goal of this blog is to help parents and dental care providers understand the unique approach required to offer dental care for special needs children. From the pre-appointment preparations to the patience and understanding in the dentist’s chair, you’ll learn the techniques to make every visit to the dentist a happy one for kids with autism spectrum disorders.
Posted on: 5 October 2015
Your baby or toddler can't clean their own mouth and teeth properly, so it's up to you as the parent to brush and care for your child's teeth. It's up to you to instill the importance of dental care and teach proper teeth cleaning techniques to help prepare him or her for the future. See below for helpful tips on how to properly care for your baby and toddler's teeth.
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Posted on: 11 September 2015
Bulimia is an eating disorder where the person affected with the illness will binge eat and then force themselves to throw up afterwards. There are many ways bulimia is bad for your health. It can lead to you becoming too thin and malnourished, cause damage to your esophagus, lead to acid reflux, cause you to become dehydrated, cause low blood pressure and many other health problems. Bulimia can also lead to serious dental issues.
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Posted on: 20 August 2015
Gingival abscesses occur when there is an accumulation of bacteria and food by-product that is stuck to your teeth. When you don't brush as diligently as you should, the bacteria starts to build up on your gums and forms small pus pockets. Yuck! Gingival abscesses do more than just cause you discomfort. If you don't take care of the abscess immediately, it could lead to a multitude of other dental issues.
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Posted on: 3 August 2015
Everyone knows that you should go to the dentist if your tooth hurts or if you are in need of a checkup. However, people don't always recognize the signs that they need to pay the dentist a visit. This is doubly true for the category of cosmetic dentistry.
So what is cosmetic dentistry?
This branch of dentistry mainly focuses on procedures that improve the appearance of one's teeth and gums. Some of the most common cosmetic dental procedures are teeth whitenings, tooth reshapings, veneers, and bite reclamations.
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