An orthodontist doesn't just handle the realignment of all your teeth, since some people only require localized adjustments. If the gap between your upper central incisors is bothering you, and even seems to be widening (and more about that in a moment), you might be wondering if your smile can be improved by narrowing that gap. How is this achieved, and are there any
- Your child's baby teeth have loosened and detached as normal. While you're now awaiting the eruption of a permanent adult tooth to fill the gap, your child instead develops a suspicious lump at the location where the tooth should be. Naturally, you schedule a prompt appointment with your dentist, who diagnoses an odontoma. This is a tumour, but before you become alarm
- Dental X-rays are used to help diagnose teeth development in children. They are also used to detect decay and other dental issues. X-rays are a part of a child's normal dental exam, but many parents question whether or not they are safe and necessary. If you are curious about dental X-rays for children, here are some things you may want to know: Are Dental X-Rays Safe
- If you have children, then working with a family dentist is often the best bet. Family dentists are equipped to treat patients of all ages, so you can often make back-to-back appointments and bring everyone to the dentist at once. This saves you some driving and makes scheduling easier, in general. However, there are a few tips you will want to follow when visiting th
- The National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs says that more than 12 percent of children under the age of 18 in the United States are considered to have special needs. While the nature of these needs can vary depending on the child, there is one commonality that can be present in a lot of these children: a more pertinent need for specialized dental ca