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Nov 15
2

How thumb-sucking affects your child’s oral health

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How your child’s dental health might be affected by sucking their thumb.

Thumb sucking is a normal reflex for newborns and toddlers that may begin as early as when the baby is still in the womb. Thumb sucking over an extended period of time, however, can result in a number of oral health complications. We hope that your little one will grow up to be healthy and happy, with a radiant smile for many years to come.

If your kid is at least five years old and still sucking their thumb, read on for additional information about how it may harm their dental health and suggestions for what you can do about it.

When done for an extended period of time, using a pacifier or sucking on one’s thumb may cause the teeth to shift out of place. Another potential side effect of sucking the thumb is the development of malocclusion, a dental disorder in which the top and lower teeth do not align properly. As a consequence of this, developmental delays are a potential outcome. As a result, the best way to prevent these dental problems from occurring is to quit the habit as soon as you possibly can.

The following are suggestions for parents on how to stop their child’s habit of sucking their thumb:

If you notice that your kid is sucking their thumb, you should try to discourage the behaviour in a gentle way. When you become aware of the routine, kindly but firmly tell them to break it. Provide the kid with a positive reward in the form of an additional tale before bedtime after they have stopped sucking their thumb.

Because altering a kid’s behaviour may be a slow and laborious process, maintaining patience and consistency is of the utmost importance when trying to break a child of the habit of sucking their thumb. Develop a strategy that includes distinct goals as well as time limits.

When your kid is sucking their finger, you should look for indicators of it to determine whether or not it is a habit or a reaction to stress. Once the root of the bad behaviour has been identified, it is possible to address it.

If your child’s habit of sucking their thumb has gotten out of hand, it might put their dental health at risk. If this is the case, you need to schedule an appointment with us.

Always remember:

Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time…. Floss everyday.
Change your toothbrush when it looks used.
Visit us every six months.
Eat a healthy diet.
Stay hydrated all day long, and don’t smoke.

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Nov 10
1

The Effect of Stress on Your Smile

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When we think about stress, we often think of the symptoms that are associated with it, such as worry, tension, racing thoughts, inability to sleep, and elevated blood pressure, to name a few. But you may not realize it, but even your grin can give away signals of stress.

Everyone on the planet has been under a lot of pressure during the last two year’s, and this fact is not hidden from view. As your partner in oral health, we want to help you recognize the effect stress may have on your mouth while also giving options to help you overcome it so that you can shine brightly.

The likelihood of you having gum disease may be exacerbated by stress. The reason for this is that when you are under pressure, your body creates more of the hormone cortisol. When there are significant quantities of cortisol created, your body prioritizes maintaining its own survival over all other functions. Your capacity to fight infections wherever in your body, including in your mouth and gums, is diminished as a result of this.

Have you found that when you’re under a lot of pressure, you seem to get headaches more frequently? Bruxism, often known as the habit of clenching one’s jaw or grinding one’s teeth, might be the cause. The majority of the time, we grind our teeth when we’re asleep. Teeth grinding and clenching our jaws too firmly may lead to a variety of health problems, including headaches in the morning and worn down teeth.

When we’re under pressure, some of us need comfort foods even if we wouldn’t ordinarily go for them. Ice cream, sweet desserts, and drinks might temporarily improve our mood, but consuming an excessive amount of these types of foods and beverages can have a long-term adverse effect on dental health. They have the potential to cause your teeth to become yellow, develop cavities, and accumulate plaque.

We are here to help you if you feel that your smile is beginning to reflect the effects of stress. Get in touch with our staff right away to get further information on our services and to discover how we can assist you. We are looking forward to catching up with you in the clinic very soon.

Always remember:

Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time…. Floss everyday.
Change your toothbrush when it looks used.
Visit us every six months.
Eat a healthy diet.
Stay hydrated all day long, and don’t smoke.

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Nov 09
0

How to Stop Bleeding Gums 

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Bleeding gums? If so, get checked out. Work-related dental ailments are common. Sensitive teeth and gums may cause eating discomfort and toothaches as individuals age. Plus, gum issues might make it harder to wash your teeth correctly, increasing the risk of gum disease…. Bleeding Gury causes? When teeth wear unevenly or aren’t correctly aligned, fractured fragments may accumulate beneath the surface. “Root surfaces” may be rough and damage-prone. This is bruxism, which causes damage and suffering by grinding teeth at night. Blood vessels around an injury or dental operation may be stimulated.

My gums bleed; why?

Thin membrane connects gums to cheeks. The mucosa shields your teeth from cavity-causing bacteria and germs. Damaged mucosa causes bleeding gums. Several things produce this. Any gum epithelial injury might cause bleeding. Any gum epithelial injury might cause bleeding.

Bleeding Gums

There are several techniques to stop bleeding gums, but not all work. First, rinse with lukewarm water. Ten minutes of ice cubes wrapped in a towel may also help. If not, try diluted hydrogen peroxide. If this isn’t possible, use a painkiller-containing mouthwash. You might also use a specially made toothpaste to minimize discomfort and irritation.

To reduce gum bleeding, use mouthwash to eliminate any debris that may be causing it. You may also use a pain-relieving mouthwash. If they don’t stop the bleeding, consult a dentist.

Gum disease is a frequent infection of the gums. It’s also preventable and treatable. Plaque and tartar-causing bacteria accumulate on teeth and gums in gum disease. Bacteria may irritate gums and harm teeth. Red, inflamed, bleeding gums are gum disease symptoms. Tooth sensitivity, poor breath, and plaque buildup may also occur.

Bleeding gums may cause discomfort and bleeding; find out why. Rinsing with lukewarm water helps halt bleeding gums. If discomfort doesn’t stop, try an over-the-counter mouthwash containing a painkiller, washing with diluted hydrogen peroxide, or brushing with a toothpaste meant to soothe pain and decrease inflammation when ingested orally. If you have gum disease, you may have sensitive teeth, foul breath, and plaque buildup. If you have gum disease, you may have sensitive teeth, foul breath, and plaque buildup. Brush twice a day and floss once to avoid gum disease. Most gum disease bacteria dwell on the tongue. Without brushing your tongue, you can’t remove microorganisms.

Always remember:

Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time…. Floss everyday.
Change your toothbrush when it looks used.
Visit us every six months.
Eat a healthy diet.
Stay hydrated all day long, and don’t smoke.

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Nov 08
2

Guidelines for Good Dental Hygiene for Athletes.

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Dr. Rob Andrew stresses the need of regular dental care for athletes of all ages and abilities. Most athletes pay close attention to their diet and training schedule. Taking care of your teeth and gums on a daily basis is an important part of that regimen, he explains. It’s unfortunate that you’ll have to miss training or a game to have dental work done or recuperate from oral surgery. We have a long list of athletes who are patients at Urban Smiles Family Dental, professional as well as amateur.

In this blog, Dr. Rob Andrew reveals his strategies for maintaining a mouth free of disease.

Shouldn’t you be wearing a mouth guard along with your uniform helmet? Check. Arm guards? Check. Mouth guard? Check! For the sake of your teeth, lips, tongue, face, and jaw, it is mandatory that you wear a mouth guard as part of your uniform while participating in any contact sport.
If you use a mouth guard every day, eventually you won’t even think about not using it. The most important thing is that the mouth guard you get from Urban Smiles Family Dental fits you correctly, regardless of the kind. Dr. Andrew has observed that “the athletes feel better when they begin wearing them, and they feel a bit naked without them when they have become used to them.”

Sugary beverages served at the sidelines
Water is preferable than sports drinks if you’re feeling parched. Dr. Andrew warns that although people may be attempting to rehydrate, they may be doing more harm than good if they consume sugary beverages.
The sugar in your sports drink will feed the bacteria in your mouth, and they’ll utilize it to make an acid that dissolves tooth enamel, making you more susceptible to cavities.

Remember to always follow up your tooth care routine with a thorough rinse.
Like learning the techniques of any sport, good oral hygiene requires consistent practice. Dr. Andrew believes a tooth that isn’t in good shape is more vulnerable to harm during a sporting event. “A tooth that has had a lot of decay and a lot of fillings is nowhere near as robust as a tooth that has neither,” he explains.
You may maintain a healthy smile by brushing twice a day for two minutes and flossing once a day. Then, as the final step in your daily dental regimen, rinse your mouth with an CDA-approved mouthwash.

Always remember, “greatness isn’t necessarily a prerequisite for achieving success. It all comes down to being consistent. Working consistently hard is the path to success. Greatness is on the horizon”.

-Dr. Rob Andrew

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Nov 07
1

Best Dental Veneers for Restoring Your Smile

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You have mismatched teeth? Is your grin fatigued due of biting issues? You want to look and feel well. Veneers are most natural. Veneers cover dental flaws with thin, durable castings. They may straighten crooked teeth and align gums. Dental veneers provide so many advantages and no hazards that many individuals prefer them over braces or implants.

Types of Dental Veneers

Porcelain veneers cover teeth. They may straighten teeth and enhance their look. Veneers may fix crooked teeth and misaligned gums. Veneers vary in many ways: Crowns: These make up most of your teeth and are the toughest. Crowns strengthen teeth to avoid dental illnesses. Onlays: Thin shells applied over natural teeth. They can enhance tooth form and aesthetics but may not protect gums. Bonded: Veneers made from two-part materials. This approach is less problematic than a single layer.

Dental veneers make teeth seem younger. Veneers whiten and straighten teeth, making you seem younger. Dental veneers may fix crooked teeth and misaligned gums. You may have seen braces-wearers. Your mouth’s growing patterns crooked these teeth. Veneers fix these concerns without harming your mouth. Dental veneers are less intrusive than other procedures for improving tooth look. Invasive cosmetic dental treatments may need a general anesthesia.

Dental Veneer Buying Tips

Dr. Rob Andrew has a great deal of veneer-experience. He will help you decide whether veneers are best for you and give frequent follow-up treatment to make sure they endure. Dental veneers are expensive. Different veneers cost differently. Choose between a cheaper but less durable veneer and a more costly but more durable one. Include follow-up care costs. Dental veneers may not be ideal for you if you’re content with your smile and don’t want to modify it. Dental veneers may brighten and rejuvenate your smile.

Veneers are a common approach to enhance tooth look. They may straighten crooked teeth and align gums. Veneers cover dental flaws with thin, durable castings. Choose the correct veneer type for your scenario.

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Nov 03
1

Gag-Related Dental Treatment

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Gag-Related Dental Treatment Everyone has a gag response to prevent foreign things from entering the throat and airway. Exaggerated gag reflexes might make dental treatment difficult or impossible for certain persons. Dentists may cure your condition using specific methods.

Exaggerated Gag Reflex: Why?

Psychological, physiological, or combined causes your sensitive gag response. You may have survived a near-suffocation trauma. Dental treatment subconsciously recalls that. Dental anxiety, worry, and uncertainty may cause gagging.

Manage Your Strong Gag Reflex

You’re not alone if you gag easily. Most dentists have seen this problem. 10 gag reflex-management tips:

Communicate your fears: Dental health is crucial to your general well-being, so don’t allow your strong gag reflex prevent you from scheduling an appointment. Tell Urban Smiles Family Dental about your issue, worries, and prior dental procedures that made you gag. We can assist make your office visit enjoyable.

Breathe deeply through your nose to relax and avoid stress. If you’re congested on your appointment day, reschedule. Take a nasal decongestant before your visit to breathe easily.

Throat spray: Over-the-counter numbing throat spray temporarily relieves the gag reflex. Two or three sprays shortly before therapy should numb for an hour.

Snoring spray: Most patients react well to snoring relief spray, which does not target the gag reflex. To improve your dental visit, use it before.

A dab of table salt on the tongue may also help with physiological gagging. Swish with saltwater. Spit out the water.

When the dentist inserts a tool, hum. It’s surprising you can’t hum and gag.

Find a nice time: You may gag more at particular times. If morning brushing makes you vomit more than nighttime brushing, scheduling your visit later in the day may be beneficial.

Sit up instead of laying down: While it may involve some uncommon steps, the dentist may take impressions and conduct other work while you’re standing, which can help reduce the gag reflex.

Sedation: Nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation, and IV sedation enable the dentist to do great treatment without pain.

Every night after brushing your teeth, softly contact the toothbrush to the soft palate at the back of your mouth to suppress your gag reaction. By focusing on nasal breathing, you can control the gag reflex. Each week, move the toothbrush back. This method works if you practice.

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Nov 02
1

How poor oral health can affect your quality of life.

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Maintaining your teeth demands a low-sugar, nutrient-rich diet, which may be used to assess your general health. Four ways oral health may harm you.

You may not realize how dental health affects your mental health and desire to socialize.

Most individuals don’t appreciate dental health until they get a toothache or notice deterioration. Oral hygiene improves overall health. A healthy mouth lets you eat and drink what you want.

Good dental hygiene requires a low-sugar, nutrient-rich diet, which is linked to overall health. Four ways poor dental health might lower quality of life.

Social isolation hurts.

Socializing and oral health are linked. Poor dental hygiene may lower social and psychological functioning. Thus, others may acquire a poor health impression of you, which may undermine your social relationships.

Oral health concerns might hinder socializing and first impressions. Cavities may prohibit you from socializing and smiling.

Oral issues may cause fatigue, hypermobility, anxiety, and dysautonomia, which can make it hard to have a happy social life. Oral health disorders may make living difficult.

It may cause other ailments.

Even a little cavity left untreated might cause major health problems.

A dentist may prescribe antibiotics for tooth decay-related pus and abscesses. To avoid more serious health issues, treat the root causes. 

Mental health suffers.

Dental health concerns and discomfort make it hard to maintain proper oral health. Poor dental health has been linked to cognitive impairment and dementia. Tooth loss worsens dementia.

Mental and oral health concerns are similar. Poor mental health may make gum disease and tooth decay more likely. This may lead to a cycle of poor oral and bodily health.

Irregular oral hygiene might induce sleep apnea and insomnia. Sleep deprivation makes it hard to concentrate and makes you cranky all day.

It is difficult to guarantee that brushing your teeth and seeing the dentist will lead to a successful life. Nevertheless, getting routine checkups might help you avoid time off work for illnesses and might be the wake-up call you need to reassess your health and current behaviors.

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Nov 01
1

Advice on Avoiding Tooth Decay From Halloween Sweets

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Nothing is more terrifying to dentists and parents the day after Halloween than an enormous haul of candy. Too much sugary food may lead to tooth decay. The danger of cavities increasing over the Halloween season should be kept to a minimum. Your kids will grow up to appreciate you doing this. In order to avoid getting cavities from eating Halloween candy, use these eight methods:

Your house should have as little candy as possible after Halloween. In the long run, limiting your child’s sugar intake will benefit his or her teeth and help avoid cavities. Bringing home less candy from trick-or-treating may be accomplished by using a smaller bag.

Just how much sweets can one person consume on Halloween? Will we be able to eat that much sugar every day? What time of day is best for snacking on the sweets? Setting them up front may help the entire event go more smoothly.

Although no confectionery is inherently good for you, there are certainly less-healthy options. There’s a reason why “sticky” sweets get that name: they tend to get stuck between your teeth. Even with consistent brushing and flossing, taffy, gummy bears, and caramel remnants may remain. Teeth may quickly rot from eating candy crumbs. However, sour candies can pose a threat to your teeth and gums. As the enamel of your teeth is made of calcium phosphate, eating sweets with a high pH level might be detrimental to their health. Avoid eating any kind of sweets that keeps for a long period. Lollipops and other hard sweets are known for their prolonged duration in the mouth. They leave a sticky sugar film on your teeth as they gently melt. Cavities form when bacteria in the mouth convert the sugar into acid.

Use dental floss and a toothbrush.

Regular, thorough dental hygiene is the best defence against tooth decay from Halloween sweets and any other time of year. Members of your household should spend two minutes twice a day brushing their teeth. In addition, they should change up their toothbrush every three to four months and use fluoride toothpaste. Flossing once a day is also recommended. Bacteria may thrive in the spaces between teeth, but toothbrush brushes can’t remove them. Plaque and food debris are also eliminated. Cavities may form if the germs and food particles are not cleaned out. Also, make your kid wash his or her teeth quickly after snacking on sweets. Cavities may be avoided if hazardous bacteria and acids are immediately removed in this way.

We hope you had a awesome and safe Halloween.

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Oct 28
0

Ways to Prevent Tooth Loss

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Wisdom teeth removal might leave you with 28 teeth instead of 32. When they smile, people prefer to focus on their front teeth, yet every tooth is important for healthy function.

Your teeth—canines to molars—help you eat. They also improve grammar and pronunciation. Even one missing tooth may reduce jawbone density and harm the remaining teeth.

We’ll provide you tooth-care advice when you visit our clinic. Use these 10 methods to keep your natural teeth.

Nourish your teeth.

You know to avoid sweets. Include tooth decay-preventing items in your diet. A crunchy vegetable may remove food particles. Bring fresh veggies to every holiday dinner.

Correct Toothbrushing

Everyone should brush twice everyday. Use suitable approaches. Overbrushing may damage gums and tooth enamel. Let us help you remove plaque and tartar while brushing gently.

Floss Daily

Flossing has several approaches. Some like string floss. Some use water flossers. Find what works for you to keep your teeth clean.

Regular Exams and Cleaning

We miss you and want to visit you every six months, but there’s more. We all know that early detection improves preventive care. Avoid tooth decay and gum disease by scheduling more frequent cleanings with your dentist.

Reduce Acidic Drinks

Daily soda consumption may damage teeth. If you want a soda or juice, drink it all at once. After that, rinse your mouth to restore pH.

Rehydrate Your Throat

Medical conditions may cause dry mouth. Is your mouth dry? Our mouth rinses may keep gum tissues moist.

Never Use Your Teeth as Tools.

This is crucial. Don’t open lids or containers with your teeth. Scissors prevent tooth chipping.

Use a Mouthguard. Athletics

Same reason athletes lose teeth. We can measure your mouth for a personalized mouthguard. Riding in dangerous regions may also need one.

Nighttime teeth grinding discussion

Grinding your teeth unknowingly may induce migraines and early tooth damage. A personalized mouthguard can protect your teeth from your habit.

Teeth Replacement

Dentures and implants protect jawbone and ligament health. This keeps your other teeth.

Urban Smiles Family Dental prioritizes tooth loss prevention for all patients. We’ll help while you’re at home. To maintain your teeth, don’t overlook cavities or bleeding gums.

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Oct 27
1

Essential Travel Tips for Your Teeth

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If you have anxiety about flying or hotel check-ins, vacationing can be difficult. Traveling can be less stressful and more fun, especially for your teeth. Traveling exposes your teeth to microorganisms and raises the risk of dental infections. Traveling with a healthy smile requires planning. To protect your teeth when travelling, here are some crucial tips.

Bring toothpaste and toothbrush.

Do pharmacies and airports sell toothbrushes? Buying a toothbrush anywhere is not advised. Unsuitable toothbrushes can harm soft tissue in your mouth, making you more prone to gum disease and tooth decay. Toothpaste varies per country. Unsuitable toothpaste may not remove all mouth bacteria and worsen dental health. Traveling with a customized toothbrush and toothpaste will keep your mouth healthy.

Travel with mouthwash.

If you’re staying in a hotel or hostel without a regular cleaning routine, bring travel mouthwash. Use this alongside brushing and flossing. Travel mouthwash may be necessary if you drink tap water or don’t have clean water. In a hostel, you can pack a travel mouthwash in a plastic bag and a couple little bottles of your preferred mouthwash to replenish your travel bottle.

Check your insurance.

You may have dental and medical travel insurance. Make sure the policy covers dental health. Find an economical dentist in the country you’re visiting if your dental insurance doesn’t cover much. Dental associations in most countries may recommend economical, trustworthy practitioners. Use this information to arrange an appointment ahead of time and save money and worry.

Floss!

Flossing prevents gum disease and keeps teeth clean. Traveling may prevent you from rinsing your mouth with clean water. Travelers can floss without water. You can use flossing tape or floss picks without water. Ask your dentist for flossing-like dental tape if you have braces or dental work.

Traveling is great but hard on your teeth. These dental travel guidelines will help you maintain your smile while travelling. For clean teeth, carry your toothbrush, toothpaste, and travel mouthwash. Make sure your insurance covers dental care. Dental or flossing tape helps clean your teeth without water. These travel tips will keep your smile clean and healthy.

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