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Why should we floss?
Everyone knows the answer to the flossing question. How often do you floss? We always hear, “Um… maybe once a day.” When in reality its probably the day before your dental cleaning. 🙂 But the main issue is who has time to floss? A great question we like to ask is, “Can you multitask?” The answer seems to always be, “YES!” Well then a great time to floss is when you’re watching television. Or when you’re a passenger in the car. Or when you’re watching a YouTube video on your phone. Whatever the case maybe there are always opportunities to floss. Now we know that technology in dentistry has changed…
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How many germs from your mouth get to your baby?
Pregnancy is tricky when it comes to hormonal changes. One day you can be puking in the toilet the next you can be craving Dairy Queen Blizzards and tacos from Taco Bell. (thats how my wife was) But the point is when a woman’s body is going through so many changes during pregnancy, the last thing on your mind is oral health. We know the everything the mothers ingests goes through the body and into the baby. Whether it’s nutrients from food or chemical compounds from drugs the baby is getting a dose. Well how about bacteria? Instead of going into the intricate details the basics is a healthy body…
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Have you seen a tooth get knocked out?
If you ever see a tooth get knocked out the best thing to do is put it in a solution called “Hank’s Solution.” Usually the coach should have a first aid kit handy and the solution comes with the kit. If not, in a pinch you can use MILK! Milk has the nutrients to keep the tooth alive for a short period of time. Within one hour you need to see a dentist so you can have the tooth evaluated and the area treated. Call if you have a question about this blerb. (360) 734-6190
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What is the cycle of flossing?
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Do automatic weapons and toothbrushes mix well together?
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Why are night guards and mouth guards important?
Your mandible is a mobile piece of bone that is only attached on the left and right of your skull by a few ligaments and a temporal mandibular joint (TMJ). Throughout the day those ligaments and joints get over worked. We don’t realize how fragile the area is until trauma is introduced. Trauma most likely occurs in athletic events or car accidents. Either way a guard whether it is an athletic guard or a night guard is extremely important to preserve the integrity the ligaments and joints. If you are experiencing “popping”, “clicking”, or any changes in the TMJ please call, (360) 734-6190.
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Why should I get my wisdom teeth taken out?
Wisdom teeth will cause infections and if left untreated will result in multiple teeth removed depending on the size of the infection. Call now (360) 734-6190 and get a consult today!
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What do tooth roots look like in the bone?
People do not realize that when you have a sinus infection your teeth can hurt. Your maxillary teeth (upper teeth) roots sit in the sinus and when mucus and pressure begin to build it can relay to your teeth. If this ever happens come into the office (360) 734-6190 and we can prescribe you antibiotics to clear it up.
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When do baby teeth come in?
The rule of thumb for baby teeth is the rule of four. Every four months baby teeth begin to grow in. When do the first teeth come in? At seven months then every four months after. Therefore, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23 months. Which teeth come in first? Those would be the central incisors (the middle ones). Then they start to fan out. Don’t be surprised when your baby skips a tooth at 15 months. Check the diagram so see what we are talking about. If you have additional questions just call: (360) 734-6190.
