When your child is small, your youngster knows little about what is best for his or her teeth. As a result, your little one may participate in habits that can incite dental problems that may follow him or her as the child grows. Here are a few dental habits that are detrimental to your child's oral health and some ways to help discourage your child from participating in them:
Sucking the Thumb
Turner's tooth usually only affects a single tooth in your mouth. The defect causes the sole tooth to have a weakened enamel. Thin or weakened enamel can often result in a bacterial infection because the enamel acts as a barrier against external elements. A weakened enamel can also result in tooth sensitivity. This sensitivity is often experienced when eating foods that are hot or cold. Dealing with a single tooth that has this defect can be difficult because it requires additional care.
Most people are aware that a standard dental implant is regularly used to replace a tooth that has been extracted or is missing due to dental trauma. However, a short dental implant is also an option. Here are a few questions and answers about short dental implants:
What are short dental implants?
Short dental implants are implants that are less than or equal to 10 millimeters in length; some are even shorter than 7 millimeters long.
When the average parent thinks about maintaining their child's oral health, regular brushing and dental visits are often the main focus. While important, there are a number of bad habits that can actually put your child's oral health in jeopardy not just during their childhood years, but also into adulthood. Make sure your child isn't engaging in any dangerous habits.
Nail Biting
If your little one makes it a habit to bite their nails, don't let them continue.
The significant hormonal changes that are experienced during menopause can cause your mouth to feel incredibly dry. The dryness is a result of lower estrogen levels. The estrogen helps the salivary glands in your mouth to produce saliva. When the saliva fails to produce, then your mouth often feels rough. Dry mouth can make it difficult to speak or eat without feeling in pain. In addition, dry mouth can lead to oral health problems like infection and tooth decay.
