What are Pit and Fissure Sealants?
What are pit and fissure sealants?
They are a procedure that is recommended for our kids, but what exactly does it entail?
What are pit and fissure sealants?
They are a procedure that is recommended for our kids, but what exactly does it entail?
Flossing is key to our dental health. Brushing twice and a day correctly and flossing at least once a day can make a huge impact to our health. It's something we have to train ourselves to get into the habit of doing so it becomes routine.
Correctly fitted and properly maintained dentures can look just as natural as your own teeth. More importantly, a good set of dentures should fit snugly and cause no pain or discomfort.
Unfortunately, many people have dentures that are uncomfortable because they no longer fit properly. This occurs due to either a lack of maintenance or cheap, poor quality dentures to begin with.
A chipped or cracked tooth is never something you can prepare for. However, if you do have one, it also isn’t something you should leave to chance. Putting off fixing a chipped tooth can have serious consequences other than a little pain. Understanding these and getting help quickly can save your tooth and your health in the long run.
What could happen?
The dentist is one of those things we all have to do, but many of us are a little nervous about and it’s understandable your child might be too! Calming their nerves and forming good habits early is crucial to good oral health and a better dental experience throughout life.
But when should you first take them and how often after that? Let us help you out:
Your child’s first visit
Try to have some water straight after having acid drinks (e.g. softdrinks). This will help to prevent acid wear and reduce the chance of developing dental decay.