ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY 2 FRONT TEETH PART 3
This teenaged patient fell down some stairs and knocked about 6 of his front teeth loose but did not lose any. This wired splint (almost like braces) was placed to hold the teeth in place while the surrounding bone healed over a period of a couple weeks. We managed to save his loose teeth but six of them needed root canal therapy because the nerve tissue died and got infected from the initial trauma. For the time being, the teeth were restored with composite fillings but some will eventually require crowns to help protect the teeth...
read moreAll I Want For Christmas is My 2 Front Teeth 2!
A dental injury resulting in a completely lost tooth (avulsed tooth) can be a very traumatic event. But quick reaction will determine whether you can save the tooth or are needing to replace it completely! The attached infographic is a very good reminder of what to do in the event of #dentaltrauma All of the injuries shown here do require the attention of the dentist; however, only an avulsion injury (when the tooth is knocked out completely) is a true dental emergency that requires you to be seen by the dentist IMMEDIATELY. Broken or...
read moreALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH!
From about age six to early teens, is a common time kids can injure their new adult front teeth. While the rest of their face is still growing, their adult front teeth will initially be proportionally larger. Depending on their eruption and alignment, some kids’ teeth will even stick out; putting them at further risk from injury from a fall or impact. For this reason, it is important to wear a sportsguard during any sort of activity that could involve a fall or impact, whether it be obvious sports like Hockey or...
read moreTop 5 Reasons to Make Your Appointment NOW
Here are the top 5 reasons to make your appointment NOW to maximize your dental benefits: 1. Unused benefits do not carry over to the next year! Most dental plans have an annual maximum benefit, but if you do not utilize it, you will lose any unused benefits from the previous year on January 1st. (there are some insurance plans that are renew annually on different dates other than January 1st, so check your plan for the exact details) 2. New Year means New Deductible If your dental plan has a deductible, you will...
read moreWhen Does Your Child Lose Their First Tooth?
At around age 6 or 7, you can expect your child’s lower front baby tooth to get wiggly. As the adult incisor grows in (erupts), it produces chemicals that breaks down the root of the baby tooth it is replacing. This is why when the baby tooth is lost (exfoliates), there are no roots left and only the “crown” of the tooth remains. Sometimes this root resorption is incomplete and the adult tooth starts appearing from behind the baby teeth. Not to worry! This is common and most of the time the adult incisor will push forward...
read moreTOP 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR DENTAL APPOINTMENT AT NORTH DELTA DENTAL
1. Your dental appointment is RESERVED especially for you. We understand that things come up and you may need to change your appointment. Should you need do so, we request that you give us 2 business days notice or a cancellation fee may be applied. This allows us to offer the opportunity to another patient. 2. When you schedule your appointment, an email or SMS text message is sent immediately to you to SAVE THE DATE. You will also receive an email or text reminder 1 week and 2 days prior to your appointment. It is important that you...
read more4 STEPS TO BETTER FLOSSING!
1) Wind 18 inches (or roughly your shoulder width apart) of floss around your middle fingers of each hand. Pinch the floss between thumbs and index fingers leaving about 1 to 2 inches in between.Use your thumbs to direct the floss between your upper teeth. 2) Keep 1-2 inches of floss taut between your fingers. Use your index fingers to guide between the contacts of your lower teeth. 3) Gently guide the floss between your teeth by using a zig-zag motion. DO NOT SNAP THE FLOSS BETWEEN YOUR TEETH or you could cause damage...
read moreTop Five Tips in Dealing With Halloween Treats and Keeping Away the Sugar Bugs
1) Don’t let your child keep all the treats! Give them a smaller bag to let them pick their favourites. Take the leftovers for the adults at work. Alternatively, some charities accept them as donations and there are some dentists that do “candy buy-back” promotions as well. 2) Don’t eat your treats throughout the day. It’s better to have your treats with your meal, rather than in between meals. Sugar bugs feast off of all carbohydrates we consume to produce acid that can lead to tooth decay. The more often you...
read moreHow to Prevent Dental Decay
Bacteria in your mouth cause dental decay. These bacteria digest the carbs in your diet and then make acid. This acid then breaks down the enamel, leading to dental decay. But you can prevent dental decay. Floss and brush your teeth for 3 minutes, twice a day to keep good oral health. Then take it one step further, and prevent dental decay with 3 things: fluoride, sealants and diet modification. Fluoride Fluoride is a natural element which controls and prevents dental decay and makes teeth stronger. Fluoride works by putting minerals...
read moreHow to Deal with Dental Trauma
Here is a great infographic reminding us of what to do if we sustain a dental injury from trauma. All of the injuries shown here do require the attention of the dentist; however, only an avulsion injury (when the tooth is knocked out completely) is a true dental emergency that requires you to be seen by the dentist IMMEDIATELY. Broken or loose teeth, are not as serious and the dentist can see you later over the next few days. At North Delta Dental, we make time during our dental office hours to be available for dental injuries and if in a...
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