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Moreno Dental
3115 Howe Place
Suite 101
Bellingham, WA
98226
360.676.0642
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Adults
Tips for good oral hygiene
1. To get a balanced diet, eat a variety of foods. Choose foods
from each of the five major food groups:
- breads, cereals and other grain products
- fruits vegetables
- meat, poultry and fish
- milk, cheese and yogurt
2. Limit the number of snacks you eat. Each time you eat food
that contains sugars or starches, the teeth are attacked by acids
for 20 minutes or more.
3. If you do snack, choose nutritious foods, such as cheese, raw
vegetables, plain yogurt, or a piece of fruit.
4. Foods that are eaten as part of a meal cause less harm. More
saliva is released during a meal, which helps wash foods from the
mouth and helps lessen the effects of acids.
5. Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste that has the American
Dental Association Seal of Acceptance.
6. Clean between your teeth daily with floss or inter dental cleaners.
7. Visit your dentist regularly. Your dentist can help prevent problems
from occurring and catch those that do occur while they are easy
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Wisdom Teeth
Many times there are no symptoms of wisdom tooth trouble. But x-rays
may show us that there is the potential for a serious problem, or
that other teeth in your mouth may be at risk for damage. About
28 percent of wisdom teeth are impacted because the jaw is not big
enough to accommodate them. These impacted wisdom teeth may grow
sideways, break part way through the gum, or remain trapped beneath
the gum and bone.
Bacteria and food can lodge under the flap of gum over the partially
erupted tooth, causing infection in the gum. A cyst can form around
the crown of the tooth and destroy the surrounding bone or neighboring
teeth.
Because of their position, wisdom teeth are difficult to clean
and are often victims of decay. The results of extensive orthodontic
treatment can be ruined if your wisdom teeth crowd adjacent teeth,
causing them to shift position.
If we spot a potential problem, we may recommend removing the wisdom
tooth, even before it is fully developed. It is easier to remove
wisdom teeth at an early stage because the roots are fully formed
or strongly planted in the jaw. This means that the sooner your
wisdom teeth are removed, the easier the procedure and the smaller
your risk of complications.
Please let us know right away if you have any obvious problems
with your wisdom teeth. But you can rely on our expertise to diagnose
existing or potential problems caused by your wisdom teeth, whether
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Canker sores and cold sores
Canker sores are often confused with cold sores. An easy way to
distinguish between the two is to remember that canker sores occur
inside the mouth, and cold sores usually occur outside the mouth.
A canker sore (also called aphthous ulcers) is a small ulcer with
a white or gray base and red border. There can be one or a number
of sores in the mouth. Canker sores are very common and often recur.
Canker sores usually heal in about a week or two. Rinsing with
anti microbial mouth rinses may help reduce the irritation. Over-the-counter
topical anesthetics can also provide relief.
A cold sore, which is also called fever blister or herpes simplex,
is composed of groups of painful, fluid-filled blisters that often
erupt around the lips and sometimes under the nose or under the
chin. Cold sores are usually caused by herpes virus type I and are
very contagious. Cold sores usually heal in about a week.
Over-the-counter topical anesthetics can provide temporary relief,
and prescription antiviral drugs may reduce these kinds of viral
infections. read
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Children
The American Dental Association recommends that you take your child
to the dentist by age one. The earlier, the better.
The dentist can see if there are any areas of decay, advise you
on how to brush your child's teeth, and determine how much fluoride
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Brushing your child's
teeth
Parents need to make sure their children are brushing their teeth
regularly. Most children can brush on their own by the age of 6 or
7, but until that time, parents need to make sure their children only
use a pea-size of fluoridated toothpaste on their toothbrush. Children
should also spit out any left over toothpaste and should rinse well
after each brushing. Your child should brush his teeth two times a
day unless your dentist directs you differently.
Your dentist should recommend a toothbrush for your child. Children
need to have smaller toothbrushes to fit in their mouths. The bristles
should be soft so they don't harm gums. A toothbrush should be thrown
out every 3 to 4 months, or when the bristles become frayed. |
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Flossing
Flossing should start as soon as two teeth touch each other. A toothbrush
cannot get in between the teeth, so it is important to floss once
a day to get rid of the plaque that forms. |
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Sealants
Decay is most likely to occur on the surfaces of the back molars.
A dental sealant is a clear material that is applied to prevent decay
from happening. The bacteria and acid that attacks enamel cannot get
through the protective barrier of the sealant, and teeth can remain
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Fluoride
Fluoride is one of the best ways to prevent tooth decay. Fluoride
is a mineral that combines with the enamel of the tooth to strengthen
it. It is important that children get fluoride during the time when
their teeth are forming. Children can get fluoride in a number of
ways: they can drink water, take tablets, or use toothpaste or mouthwash
that contain fluoride. Studies have shown that children who drink
fluoridated water from the time they are born have 40-50% fewer cavities.
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Mouth Guards
If your child is active in sports, you might want to consider having
a mouth guard made. This can protect your child from injuries to the
face, tongue, and lips, or from broken or knocked out teeth, and even
fractures to the jaw. Ask your dentist to recommend a type of mouth
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Braces
Wearing braces means you must care for your teeth better than
ever before. Due to their design, braces trap food particles on
your teeth where plaque can start building. Cleaning those small,
tight areas under and around your braces means brushing and flossing
carefully after every meal. Afterwards, carefully check your braces
and teeth in a mirror to make sure they are clean.
Steer clear of sticky or hard foods that can clint to your braces
or damage them or your teeth as well. Avoid sweets in general.
If you can do all that, you'll be rewarded with straighter teeth
and a beautiful and healthier smile.
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Disclaimer:
The materials on this web site are informational only and not intended
as a substitute for professional dental and/or medical advice. Accordingly
you should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health
problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare
provider. |
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