Family Dental: Keeping Your Child's Dental Health Safe

Flying soon after a dental procedure can be very painful. The pressure changes in the cabin introduce tiny pockets of air into your teeth. When the cabin pressure rises, pressure builds up in your teeth and causes unbearable pain. Luckily, there are steps you can take before, during and after the flight to deal with the expected complications. Before Flying You can prepare for your flight by: Consulting your dentist – the dentist will confirm that your dental work was a success, and whether you can fly.

You're wondering when you need to stop allowing your child to regularly keep a baby bottle or sippy cup in hand, or to suck on a thumb or pacifier. You know eventually these activities can cause dental problems. What do dentists, like one from HC Dentistry, generally advise in regard to timing? What problems can these habits cause if you delay too long? Problem 1: Cavities Toddlers who have a bottle or sippy cup in their mouth much of the time are at greater risk for cavities -- unless the liquid is only water.

A lot of parents simply aren't sure when to start taking their young child to the dentist. Many believe baby teeth don't require the same level of care permanent teeth do; some even wait until the child is in school to take them to a dentist. However, once a child is showing even part of a tooth, oral health issues are possible. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends waiting no longer than age one to take a child to a dentist.