Local Dental Care - Tooth Development In Children
Grand River Dental Care
Appointments: (517) 546-7211
Wayne Nelson
Grand River Dental Care
2700 West Grand River Avenue
Howell, MI 48843
Are you nervous about the dentist's drill? Now you don't have to worry about it. Howell area dentist Dr. Wayne Nelson employs a new cavity repair procedure called air abrasion that our patients find much more comfortable. If you have numerous cavities, air abrasion allows Dr. Nelson to treat them all in just one office visit. Don't put off getting dental work done when there is a drill-free, comfortable method of treatment available.
Have you ever considered natural-looking, permanent dental implants instead of uncomfortable dentures? Incredible recent advances in technology allow Howell area dental implants dentist Dr. Wayne Nelson to create tooth implants just for you that can be permanently anchored to your jaw. This is a great option to consider if you've had negative experiences with dentures in the past.
At Grand River Dental Care we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. Howell area dentist Dr. Wayne Nelson and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions.
We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.
If you want a gorgeous smile that turns heads, you may want to learn about the range of dental services offered at Grand River Dental Care. Howell area cosmetic dentist Dr. Wayne Nelson is dedicated to producing quality results and beautiful smiles.
New and safe sedation dentistry with Howell area sedation dentist Dr. Wayne Nelson means you can have years of dental treatments done quickly while you're lightly sedated, with little or no discomfort. If you've been putting up with discomfort, hiding your smile, or delaying scheduling dental work because you're too busy, your life is about to change. Make a sedation dentistry consultation appointment today with Dr. Nelson.
Palatine Complete Dental
Appointments: (847) 359-7520
Michael Unti D.D.S.
Palatine Complete Dental
235 North Northwest Highway
Palatine, IL 60067
Robert J. Rooney, D.D.S.
Appointments: (985) 641-6607
Robert Rooney D.D.S.
Robert J. Rooney, D.D.S.
100 Smart Place
Slidell, LA 70458
Robert J. Rooney, D.D.S. is a trusted Slidell area dental implants practice providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacement. We make it our mission to use a gentle touch during the process.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards to replace missing teeth and provide you with natural-looking results. Our goal is to restore your confidence and your bright, healthy smile.
For comfortable dental hygiene treatment in the Slidell, Louisiana area, Dr. Robert Rooney is known for having a gentle touch. The friendly team at Robert J. Rooney, D.D.S. provides teeth cleaning for a whiter smile.
Maintaining good dental hygiene is the foundation for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you have a lifetime of oral health.
Slidell area restorative dentistry at Robert J. Rooney, D.D.S. can produce natural-looking results. If you have a damaged or missing tooth, we can help.
Our highly skilled team will assess your need for a crown, bridge, implant or other procedure to restore or improve your smile. Our goal is to provide quality dental care for your life-long oral health.
A beautiful smile can brighten your life! If you are continuously hiding your chipped, stained, or cracked teeth from others, it's time for a change! Robert Rooney, D.D.S., a trusted Slidell area dentist, can fix chips, cracks, and stains to reveal a great new smile - and a new you. You'll look so good you'll wonder why you waited so long!
You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Robert Rooney believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Robert J. Rooney, D.D.S. in the Slidell, Louisiana area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Rooney and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.
More Children's Dentists in the Slidell, LA Area Near You
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571 COX RD
GASTONIA, NC, 28054
(704) 864-8896
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PATRICIA LONDON D.D.S.
213 CHURCH ST
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600 Towner Ave
Larimore, ND, 58251
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Tooth Care: Space Maintainers
What happens when a primary (baby) tooth is lost too early? An appliance called a space maintainer will be recommended by your pediatric dentist. The area of the mouth and the age of the child will determine the need for and type of space maintainer.
The primary teeth save the space for the permanent teeth. The 20 primary teeth are replaced by 20 permanent teeth. The six-year molars, twelve-year molars, and wisdom teeth will erupt (come in) in the back of the jaw. The bone will begin to grow around five years of age to make room for these teeth. If a primary tooth is lost before the permanent tooth is ready to erupt, other teeth will drift or tip into the empty space. This may block out the spot for the permanent tooth that replaces the primary tooth. The space maintainer will hold the teeth in their proper position.
Primary teeth may be lost early because of decay, crowding, injury, or improper eruption of the permanent teeth. Most space loss occurs during the first six weeks after the loss of the tooth. This may continue over the next six months. A space maintainer should be placed before this loss occurs. Sometimes, space loss cannot be avoided and your dentist can only attempt to preserve the remaining space.
There are many types of space maintainers, but two are most often used. The band and loop is used to hold the space for one tooth. The lingual arch is used to hold the space for two or more teeth that have been lost from both sides of the jaw.
If a primary molar is prematurely lost and the six-year molar has not yet erupted (come in), the parent must watch closely for the eruption of the six-year molar. This is very important because the six-year molar will rapidly tip or drift forward causing space loss. The teeth that replace the first and second primary molars ordinarily do not erupt until between nine and eleven years of age. The six-year molar must be partially erupted to make the space maintainer for early loss of a second primary molar.
Space maintainers are usually made with orthodontic bands and wires. Two appointments are necessary. During the first dental appointment, an orthodontic band is fitted on the tooth next to the space. An impression is taken. Next, the band is removed from the tooth and placed in the impression. A mold of the teeth is made with the band on the tooth. A laboratory will custom make an appliance to exactly fit the space. During the second appointment, the appliance is cemented in place.
The space maintainer is not removed until the permanent tooth begins to erupt. The parent must be sure to tell the dentist when the permanent tooth is erupting. If the space maintainer is not removed at the proper time, the permanent tooth may come in improperly. Your dentist will inform you of the age when your child's permanent tooth will likely appear. Early tooth loss may cause the permanent tooth to be delayed in its eruption or to erupt earlier than expected.
by Jane A. Soxman, DDS
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Dental Care Tips For Soothing a Teething Baby
Teething time can be difficult for parents. A sleepless child can upset the whole family. And if you have a babysitter, you'll need to explain what to do if your child is having teething problems.
Here are a few pediatric dentistry suggestions for you, and your babysitter.
If your baby is under three, teething pains could cause crying and fussing. You can make the teething baby more comfortable by rubbing the gums with a wet gauze pad. A cool, gel-filled plastic teething ring can also help soothe sore gums and lead to sleep.
Using a teething ring or a bottle filled with water is fine. Be careful not to use milk or juice in the bottle because the liquid turns to acid and reacts with baby's teeth. Cavities can actually start here.
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