Third morals, most commonly referred to as wisdom teeth, are usually the last teeth to come through your gums. Because they come through later than the rest of your fully developed permanent teeth, they are often buried in your gums and even blocked by bone. Over time, most people whose wisdom teeth are blocked by bone, experience discomfort and pain caused by cystic growths. If you’re experiencing pain or discomfort due to your wisdom teeth you should see your dentist to get an x-ray and find out what’s going on and to decide whether or not you need an extraction. In this post, we’ll look at a few interesting facts about wisdom teeth!
Even though your child will lose them, their baby teeth are crucial to the development of a healthy, straight smile. Because of this, the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that your child visit a dentist at age one or when their first tooth appears. This visit will help to ensure that your child’s teeth are receiving the care that they need, are not in danger of developing cavities and, most importantly, that your child’s dental health is on track to provide them with a lifetime of smiles. In this post, we’re going to look at five of the main reasons that your child’s baby teeth are important.
A key component to being healthy overall is taking proper care of your teeth and gums. Many people are unaware of how important oral hygiene is to staying healthy. Did you know that researchers have found a strong correlation between heart disease and gum disease? This is serious stuff! In this post, we will look at how to prevent two of the most common dental problems.
Many people believe you only need to replace your toothbrush every 6 months, but that is not the case. Your toothbrush should be replaced every 3 months or whenever there are clear signs of deterioration of the bristles. If your bristles are too broken down and frayed, they are not effectively removing plaque from your teeth and your gum line.
Most parents know that it’s not easy getting their young children to practice dental hygiene. Trying to get your child to brush and floss can often result in tantrums and tears. It’s so important to instill in them the importance of brushing and flossing at a very young age. Turning dental hygiene into a habit is not only a necessary part of limiting conflicts during brushing time, but it also means that they’re more prepared to have better habits as they get older and more independent.
Research done by the American Psychological Association has shown us that most people in America experience regular stress levels that are considered unhealthy. Now, when people think about the implications of stress on their health, they're usually thinking of issues with the heart or vascular systems, not oral health. High levels of stress can cause mild to severe issues in the mouth, teeth, and gums. In this post, we will look at some of the most common oral health issues that come from high levels of stress.
The third morals, more commonly known as wisdom teeth, are known to cause problems for many people. These teeth often cause serious pain and even potentially perilous dental complications. Because of the potential for danger, most dental experts strongly recommend having your wisdom teeth extracted even if they aren't causing any problems. If you allow your wisdom teeth to remain impacted, you could experience damage to nearby teeth, gum disease, tooth decay, nerve damage, and even cysts. In this post we will go over a few warning signs that your wisdom teeth may be impacted.
Many people think of crooked teeth as merely a cosmetic issue, but that’s not the case – there are solid health benefits to straightening your teeth with Invisalign clear braces. Not all Battle Creek dentist offices offer anything in the way of orthodontic treatment for their patients. However, at Halonen Family Dentistry in Battle Creek we’re happy to offer Invisalign to help our patients with their self confidence while also improving their oral health. In this post, we will look at some of the oral health benefits of having straight teeth.
1. Baby teeth aid in the alignment of permanent teeth
The main purpose of baby teeth is to guide permanent teeth. If a tooth is removed due to decay, other teeth will shift and could cause crowding and other problems as permanent teeth come through. If a baby tooth is removed, dental hardware should be used to prevent the remaining teeth from shifting.
There are many common questions about teeth whitening that we hear from our patients. People who choose to whiten their teeth are generally people who are also conscious of their oral health which means they want to ensure that teeth whitening will not cause any damage or issues. In this post, we will look at four of the most commonly asked questions we get from our patients about teeth whitening.
