If you have children who are about to go off to university, it is important to know that their dental hygiene is as important as their studies. Since university life is characteristically communal, the collective use of washrooms and dormitories is likely to increase the spread of germs and bacteria if hygiene is anything to go by. Therefore, dental hygiene is crucial, but it should start with proper toothbrush care. However, this is only possible if your kids avoid making some common mistakes when handling toothbrushes.
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Helping your child deal with tooth extraction
Children can need to get their teeth extracted for a number of reasons, including accidental damage, decay, overcrowding or a failure of the baby teeth to fall out when the adult teeth erupt. The extraction process can be very stressful for some children. Here are some ways to help your child deal with tooth extraction.
Have the dental staff explain procedure
Removing a part of the child's body can seem very stressful for a child.
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Why Some People Visit the Dentist More Often Than Others
Do you feel as if you're always planning a visit to the dentist even though you already look after your teeth properly and wonder why your happy-go-lucky friend isn't affected like this? The truth is that no two people are alike and there are many different factors that may determine dental health through a lifetime. What are some of the factors that contribute to this variation?
Managing the Bacteria
Essentially, it can be boiled down to one thing — oral bacteria.
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Why a Signal Tooth Implant Is Better Than a Bridge
You may have had a tooth removed due to decay but want to have a complete set of teeth once again. This may allow you to have a fuller smile, but perhaps more importantly it should help you chew more effectively. You may have been told that you need a bridge, but did you know that you can get a single tooth implant instead? What are the benefits?
The Stand-Alone Option
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