6 signs that your child may need early orthodontic treatment

Malocclusions usually appear at an early age, so an evaluation by the pediatric dentist and orthodontist is necessary as a preventive measure. The specialist will evaluate the infant's oral characteristics.

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Early treatment prevents malocclusion problems from worsening over time. Treatment can be given in both deciduous and mixed dentition.



We share a video from the Spillane & Reynolds Orthodontics channel, which shows us what are the warning signs that would indicate that our children need early orthodontic treatment.

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Dental Treatment: Vital Pulp Therapy for Primary Teeth

Caries affects the dental pulp in different ways, from mild reactions to pulp necrosis. In pediatric dentistry, different techniques are used to maintain the functions and vitality of the tooth.

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The anatomical characteristics of primary teeth are different from permanent teeth. It is important to know these differences when performing any dental procedure.



We shared a webinar on new pulp treatment techniques in primary teeth, led by dr. Carla Cohn DMD.

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Diabetes and gum health - Periodontitis

Diabetes is a disease that affects several organs and systems of our body, including the heart, kidneys and eyes. The oral cavity is also affected by this disease, for example periodontitis, xerostomia and fungi.

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A person with diabetes increases the risk of suffering from periodontal disease, even losing one or more teeth more quickly.

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Control of diabetes is essential to achieve successful periodontal treatment. That is why it is important to visit your doctor and dentist regularly for an early evaluation and treatment.

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What are the medicines used in pediatric dentistry?

During pediatric dentistry, a series of drugs are used to control pain, inflammation and infections that the pediatric patient may present. It is important that the pediatric dentist and general dentist know the management of drugs in children.

When a drug is to be prescribed, it is important that the professional knows the drug, as well as the necessary dose to be administered, in this way we avoid bacterial resistance.

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We share with you an interesting video from the AtoZ Kidsdental channel that tells us about the drugs most used in pediatric dentistry.



This video explains why and teaches you how to do it safely using a simple 4 step method. Thanks to the RN Kid channel that offers us a very simple way to calculate the doses in children

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How well do fluoride treatments work at preventing tooth decay?

There is no doubt that prevention is the best way to avoid a number of diseases such as tooth decay. The recommendations for oral care are to brush your teeth daily, have a balanced diet and visit the dentist.

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In the dental office, procedures are performed that prevent the presence of cavities, such as the use of fluoride.

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We share a video from the Osmosis channel that explains in detail the benefits of fluoride in preventing tooth decay.

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The types of bad breath that we CAN'T treat in the dental office

Halitosis can have an oral origin, that means that the cause of bad breath is in the oral cavity, such as lack of hygiene, the presence of cavities, inflammation and bleeding gums.

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There are other cases of bad breath that cannot be treated by dentistry, such as: keto breath, onion breath, garlic breath and acid reflux.

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We share the video of dr. Joseph Nemeth from the YouTube channel Joseph R Nemeth DDS & Associates, who explains in detail what are those causes of bad breath that cannot be treated in the dental office.

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Online Video library - Bruxism: Definition, diagnosis and treatments

Bruxism is a parafunctional pathology, which can occur day or night, and affects both adults and children. The presence of bruxism affects the teeth, orofacial muscles, and the temporomandibular joint.

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Bruxism is evidenced when the patient grinds or clenches his teeth. The origin of bruxism is multifactorial, for which an interdisciplinary treatment is recommended.

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🎯We share an interesting list of videos dedicated to this pathology, so that it can be shared in the dental community.

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