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Signs and appearance of baby teeth displaying bottle caries:
- Brown baby teeth with fragmented edges
- Upper front baby teeth that break easily
Children who have erupted teeth or are past the age to
be weaned are highly susceptible to rotted front teeth
when being put to bed with a bottle containing milk,
juice or other sugar-containing liquids. There is
decreased salivary flow during sleep and clearance
of the liquid from the teeth is slowed. Call us at
619-446-6345 or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020( From
Tijuana/ Mexico) for more details.
The liquid pools around the upper front baby teeth and creates an excellent environment to promote the growth of decay-causing bacteria. Removing the bottle before the first tooth appears and wiping the child's gums and teeth with a soft cloth before being put to bed can help prevent decay.
At 18 months of age, parents should bring their child
into TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA for
examination by TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA and recommend home care.
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| Dental decay - cavities |
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Fluoride has been a great benefit to patients of all ages in helping prevent dental decay. Regular brushing and flossing lowers the chance of developing "cavities."
At TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA, we
know that the most decay-prone areas of teeth are
the grooves and depressions on the chewing surfaces
of the back teeth, which require further preventive
care.
To prevent decay, a plastic-like coating called a
sealant should be painted on the chewing surfaces
of all the back teeth. Studies have shown that sealants
can reduce tooth decay by as much as 90% to 100% in
the Los Angeles area and nation wide.
The American Dental Association recommends, and TRUST
DENTAL CARE TIJUANA agrees, that sealants
be placed as soon as the first adult back teeth come
in at age 6 or 7. Sealants should continue to be used
as each adult back tooth comes into the mouth. All
back teeth that need to be sealed are present by age
13. Sealant application is simple, fast, and painless.
Please call TRUST DENTAL CARE TIJUANA at 619-446-6345 or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020(
From Tijuana/ Mexico) with any questions
you may have about the benefits using a sealant in
preventing dental decay.
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| Mouthguards |
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While mouth guards are not mandatory equipment in all sports, their worth is indisputable. Mouthguards cushion blows to the face and neck. A mouthguard should be part of every athlete's gear, no matter the sport. Even adults or weekend athletes need to protect their smile and preserve their health.
Do: At TRUST
DENTAL CARE TIJUANA, we feel that you should
wear a mouthguard at all times when playing sports.
Wear a mouthguard custom-fitted by a dentist, especially
if you wear bridges or braces.
Don't: Wear removable appliances like retainers
when playing sports.
There are two types of mouthguards:
Custom-made: Designed by a dentist and made on a cast of your teeth. These cause very little interference with speaking or breathing. They provide the best protection and fit over braces and fixed bridges. They also cost more.
Ready-made: Purchased at most sporting goods stores. They are the least expensive, the least effective, and least comfortable.
Please call our office at 619-446-6345 or 213-291-3518
or 664-685-7020( From Tijuana/ Mexico) if
you would like to "play it safe!" and wear a comfortable
mouthguard and protect your teeth.
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| Prevent tooth decay |
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Fluoride, in proper dosage, has been shown to significantly reduce dental decay. When fluoridated water has less than the ideal amount or is not available, fluoride supplements are recommended. (A call to your local water district is all that is necessary to determine whether your water has fluoride or not.) When supplements are needed, the administration of fluoride supplements should begin shortly after birth and continue through the time of eruption of the second permanent molars (approx. 12 years of age).
Regular dental check-ups at TRUST DENTAL CARE
TIJUANA should begin no later than 18 months
of age.
If you have any questions or need more information,
don't hesitate to our office at 619-446-6345
or 213-291-3518 or 664-685-7020( From Tijuana/ Mexico).
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