If your teen's orthodontist wants to brace your child's teeth, then you may be given a choice between regular metal braces and Invisalign treatment. While many kids don't have a problem wearing metal braces, some may be better off with Invisalign bracing. These braces use a series of removable trays to straighten the teeth, switching the trays up as the treatment progresses. Why might your teen prefer Invisalign braces over metal ones?
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As a parent, you are no doubt fully aware of the detrimental effect of sugar on children's teeth. You are constantly on your guard to limit their sweet treats and make sure their diet is a healthy one. However, even the most vigilant parents can be caught off guard by hidden sugars in foods.
Without a doubt, managing children's sugar intake in an overly sweet world can be extremely challenging. It makes it considerably more difficult when sugar is hidden in plain sight.
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If your smile isn't quite as white and bright as it once was, it can have a real impact on your self esteem. You might even avoid looking in the mirror, or maybe you make sure to smile with your mouth closed in photographs to avoid having to see your discoloured teeth. If these things sound familiar to you, you're probably wondering why your teeth got this way and how you can avoid the problem in the future.
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There is a lot of information out there that assists people in dealing with first aid responses relating to many different types of injury. From muscle pulls to breathing complications, many people are generally aware of how to respond soon after an accident happens. But what about responding to dental emergencies? Many people don't think about what they would have to do immediately after a tooth gets knocked out of the mouth, becomes chipped or begins to ache.
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As recently as 150 years ago, western society still had a lot to learn about hygiene. Even medical professionals such as doctors and dentists did not always understand the necessity to keep their workspaces clean at all — let alone clean enough to be considered sterile. Hand-washing was a modern recommendation.
Now that we have a greater understanding of bacteria and infection, there's plenty of legislation in place to keep patients safe.
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