Brushing and Flossing to Prevent Baby Tooth Decay In a previous baby dentist blog post, we have talked about the importance of beginning your child’s preventive dental care before you can see the teeth. Wiping your newborns mouth with a soft cloth and brushing and flossing as soon as there are teeth are all important […]
How does fluoride protect teeth? Is fluoride important for my child’s teeth even before they erupt, or break through the gums? Absolutely! Fluoride ingested in food, drinks or supplements strengthens the enamel so the tooth can better resist decay. Fluoride applied to the surface of teeth, with toothpaste or other dental products, can remineralize, or […]
Newtown & Watertown Baby Dentist Is it true I should take care of my baby’s teeth before they grow in? Yes! Use a damp soft washcloth to gently wipe your baby’s gums each day to limit the growth of bacteria. As your baby’s teeth begin to erupt, which is to break through the gum, you […]
If your teeth are damaged in any way, if they are discolored, or if they are malformed, dental crowns could be the answer to make your smile beautiful. Also known as caps, dental crowns have come a long way since first being used to restore form and functionality to teeth. With improved technology, a tooth […]
Gaps left behind by missing teeth can be embarrassing. If you hide your smile because you are embarrassed by a missing tooth, implant dentistry may be the solution to give you back a smile you can be proud of. Dental implants can be used to hold an artificial tooth in place, or to anchor a […]