Thumb-sucking in children younger than 4 is usually not a problem When to be concerned? Children (4-5yrs)who suck their thumbs often or with great intensity or those who are still sucking their thumbs at age 6 What could happen? improperly aligned teeth (malocclusion) teeth start to push outward. **This usually corrects itself when the child
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Cold sores, are small, fluid-filled blisters that develop on or around the lips. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus and are highly contagious. Cold sores usually heal on their own within a few weeks but can be uncomfortable and may recur periodically. If you feel a cold sore coming on call the office
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There isn’t one answer as it depends on your specific needs are you looking for avoiding/reducing gingivitis? Do you have sensitive teeth? Are you trying to brighten your teeth? there are many options to address each of the possible goals. Even within those options some work better for one person over another. if you’re unsure
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Aligners Advantages: \ Aligners are less noticeable than braces as they are clear \ Hygiene: As your aligners are removable, you can brush and floss as per usual \ Appointments: As the tooth movement is pre-planned, the actual visits to the practice are usually much simpler and, in some cases, can be fewer overall. \
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– pain or soreness in the jaw (especially in the morning) –headaches (particularly in the temple area) –gum recession –flattened wear areas on the biting surface of your teeth ( mostly noticeable on front teeth) –chipped and broken teeth –loose teeth –teeth start to move to new positions
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–helps to protect your teeth from the effects of grinding and clenching (chipping, wear and breaks) –they may reduce the effects of TMJ disorders –while mostly worn at night these can be worn anytime you are more likely to grind or clench your teeth
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– as tooth enamel wears thinner over the years more of the underlying dentin is exposed. Dentin naturally has a yellowish hue. This can result in a more yellow appearance – the inner dentin also increases making it easier to show through the enamel –to help reduce this try to reduce external stresses on your
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this will take 2 appointments about 2-3 weeks apart 1st they will numb the area then take molds of the tooth. next they shape the tooth and / or add a build up then another mold or digital scan of the prepared tooth a temporary crown or bridge will be added to the tooth. Your
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« If you’ve been in pain from the infection your dentist will likely have prescribed antibiotics to take before your appointment. *Take as directed otherwise the local anesthetic (freezing) may not be as effective. « At the start of your appointment the tooth will be frozen. First a topical gel then local anesthesia « Once
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-Numbness from freezing during the appointment should go away in a few hours -you may experience temperature (hot/cold) sensitivity that will decrease over time – it may be tender to chew harder things (in deeper fillings) -If you notice sensitivity try to avoid extreme hot/cold and chewing harder things in that area to give the
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Cascade Dental focuses on providing exceptional family dental care services to patients living throughout Maple Ridge and the surrounding communities. From regular dental cleanings to orthodontics and everything in between, there is no dental care service that our team is unable to handle.