Dental Care For A Child With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Posted on: 1 December 2020

As the parent of a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), you'll want to ensure that your child receives the highest level of dental care, and special needs children require a special needs dentist. DMD can complicate your ability to maintain your child's dental hygiene to a high standard. Ensuring that your child's dental health isn't compromised by their condition requires some effort, which takes place both at home and at the dental practice.
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2 Mistakes To Avoid When Your Tooth Gets Knocked Out

Posted on: 20 October 2020

After falling down and striking your face on an object, your tooth may have been knocked out during the impact. Because the tooth appears to be intact, you may feel that there is a possibility that your dentist can save it. However, until you can make your appointment, make sure that you avoid the following mistakes when handling the tooth after it is knocked out. 1.  Touching the Roots of the Tooth
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A Couple Of True Dental Emergencies

Posted on: 18 December 2019

When your teeth are causing pain in your mouth, it seems like everything else in your life is bad too. When the problems begins in the evening or on the weekend, chances are your dentist is not going to be in their office. Luckily, most larger cities, and quite a few small ones, have some type of emergency dental care. Of course, before you go to an unfamiliar dental practitioner, it is a good idea to take a few minutes to consider whether the situation is truly an emergency or not.
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Dental Specialties

Posted on: 18 November 2019

Have you ever noticed that there are many different types of dental professionals? Have you ever wondered what they do and which you should contact for your current needs? Here is a detailed explanation of several different professionals, which could come in handy the next time your child has a toothache, your teenager needs braces, or you end up needing a root canal. This list should help you know where to turn when a need arises.
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