Is your medicine damaging your oral health? This is certainly a possibility, depending on the type of medicine you take. Antibiotics are among the most problematic types of medication for harming the teeth, and here are the most common problems.
Amoxicillin and Fluorosis
Fluorosis is when white spots appear on the permanent teeth, and happens while the permanent teeth are developing within the jaw as children grow up. In one study, 579 children were checked every three months during the first 12 months for amoxicillin use.…
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It can be tough to occupy a child in a waiting room for even a basic dental check up. If your child is seeing the dentist for a more complicated procedure, they might be more anxious about their visit than just a checkup. Keeping your child calm while waiting will fall to you as the parent. Here are four things you can do to help quell your child’s anxiety in the waiting room before a dental procedure.…
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When it comes to emergency dental work, few things are as concerning as having one of your teeth knocked out. No matter how it happens, getting care right away is important. The sooner you see your dentist, the greater your chances will be of restoring that tooth. Here’s a look at some of the things you should know to avoid damaging the tooth or your chances of repair.
Don’t Wrap The Tooth In Anything…
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