May/June
Handling
dental emergencies
With warmer weather come more outdoor
activities. And with more outdoor activities come more chances of accidents and
injuries, including injuries involving trauma to the mouth. Learn what you can do
in a dental emergency.
Afraid of going to the dentist? Please share those concerns with your dentist. Developing a frank and open relationship and discussing treatment options with your dentist may be one of the most important things you can do for your oral health.
How does pregnancy affect my oral health?
Dental experts say it is important not to overlook
oral health care during pregnancy. Your oral health is an important part of your overall health, and good dental hygiene habits not only
help prevent oral problems during pregnancy, they may also affect the health of your unborn child.
So your teen wants to pierce her tongue?
If your teen wants to pierce her
tongue, you might ask her if she’s thought about the chipped teeth, gum damage,
nerve damage, taste loss, tooth loss or infection that could occur as a result.
The problems that can arise from an
oral piercing might surprise both of you.
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