Local Dental Care - Baby Teeth Wipes
Shannon Dental Health Center
Appointments: (509) 783-0824
Michael Shannon D.M.D.
Shannon Dental Health Center
800 North Center Parkway
Kennewick, WA 99336
One of the first things people notice is your smile. All it takes is a single appointment or two with Kennewick area dentist Michael Shannon, D.M.D., and you, too, can have the winning, healthy-looking smile you've always wanted. The beautiful cosmetic results you'll get from Shannon Dental Health Center can be immediate and dramatic!
If you suffer from dental anxiety in the Kennewick area, Dr. Shannon can help. We offer several options that can make your dental treatments pleasant and stress-free. Our team at Shannon Dental Health Center is trained to help you feel comfortable. You'll be able to feel relaxed while receiving the friendly, professional oral care you deserve.
The friendly, caring staff of Shannon Dental Health Center in the Kennewick, Washington area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Michael Shannon, D.M.D. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
Kennewick area cosmetic dentist Michael Shannon, D.M.D. has extensive experience creating beautiful smiles. They're one of the first things people notice about you.
Our professional team will be happy to discuss your aesthetic dentistry options. The attractive results you'll get from Shannon Dental Health Center can change your life!
At Shannon Dental Health Center, we offer quality, personalized care. Serving the Kennewick, WA area, we're happy to discuss the variety of treatment options available to you. If you're interested in sedation or sleep dentistry options, please schedule an appointment with Michael Shannon, D.M.D., and we can provide you with all the information you need.
Ferguson Dental Associates
Appointments: (843) 571-4411
Larry Ferguson D.M.D.
Ferguson Dental Associates
1812 Wallace School Road, Suite 400
Charleston, SC 29407
With oral conscious sedation, Charleston area sedation dentist Larry Ferguson, D.M.D. is medically able to attend to your dental needs for a longer period of time. This means you can combine all or many of your dental appointments into one. If you are in need of extensive dental work or multiple treatments are necessary, oral sedation dentistry may be the most efficient and hassle-free option for you to consider.
Are you suffering from unsightly bleeding gums? Bleeding gums can be painful and can cause bad breath. Charleston area gum disease dentist Larry Ferguson, D.M.D. can provide you with effective care for your bleeding gums. Don't put off treatment any longer, call Ferguson Dental Associates today to set up a consultation.
At Ferguson Dental Associates, we accept several types of dental insurance. With the proper information, Dr. Ferguson and his staff will be happy to file your insurance claim for you. We strive to make the insurance paperwork process as simple and streamlined as possible. You are only personally responsible for the co-pay or deductible amount.
Ferguson Dental Associates practices the highest infection control standards to protect our patients and ourselves. In the Charleston, SC area, Dr. Larry Ferguson and his staff strictly observe all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control. Whenever possible, disposable, single-use items are used to ensure your safety.
Dr. Ferguson provides secure implant dentures in the Charleston area. Implant retained dentures won't slip, and are a long-lasting solution to missing teeth.
You'll talk, eat and smile with more confidence. Your self esteem will return with your new natural-looking teeth.
Steven D. Fraker, D.D.S
Appointments: (909) 946-7800
Steven Fraker D.D.S.
Steven D. Fraker, D.D.S
1121 N. Euclid Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
Dr. Steven Fraker, practicing in the Upland, CA area, can provide you with the highest quality dental crowns available, and restore your smile. Using state-of-the-art materials and cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Fraker can make your smile look healthy and natural again.
If you are quite anxious about visiting the dentist, Steven D. Fraker, D.D.S offers pre-medication sedation to help you relax before you arrive for your appointment. Once you've arrived at our Upland area office, the full sedation medication will be administered, and you will wake up to the results you desired - relaxed and with little or no memory of the dental treatment itself.
Second opinions are readily given by Steven Fraker, D.D.S., at his practice in the Upland, CA area. Dr. Fraker wants you to be able to make an informed decision about your oral health needs. Dr. Fraker believes that if a treatment plan is sound, particularly one that is major and/or expensive, it should hold up to scrutiny by other dental professionals.
The friendly, caring staff of Steven D. Fraker, D.D.S in the Upland, California area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Steven Fraker, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
Would you like a whiter smile right now? In the Upland, CA area, Steven D. Fraker, D.D.S offers in-office tooth whitening for quick results. Dr. Steven Fraker applies a bleaching solution to your teeth which is then accelerated by a high-intensity light. Teeth can often be whitening in one or two one-hour sessions - perfect if you're looking for a quick and easy way to brighten up your smile.
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Dental Care and Baby Teeth, Something To Smile About
Your child's first baby tooth is another milestone in the growth of a child. Parents love to celebrate the tiny, yet momentous steps that pave a child's healthy development.
Babies are born with their primary teeth formed underneath the gums, but they don't start appearing until many months later, usually between six to seven months after birth; however, there is considerable variation in the timing. By the time children are three years old, they usually have a full set of 20 primary teeth
Around age six, your child's jaws begin growing to make room for the permanent teeth. The roots of the teeth anchor them in the bone. As the permanent teeth start to push their way to the surface, the roots of the baby teeth dissolve completely and then the teeth fall out (exfoliate). Eventually, the roots of each baby tooth lose their anchoring power and are nudged out.
Each baby tooth should be replaced by a permanent tooth. The growth that occurs in the back of the jaws creates space for the additional 12 permanent molars.
When Should Children's Dental Care Begin?
Children's dental care should begin within just a few days after birth. Right after each feeding, wipe your baby's gums and inside of the cheeks, roof of the mouth and tongue with a clean damp washcloth or wet gauze pad to remove plaque, the sticky film containing decay-causing bacteria.
As soon as teeth begin erupting through the gums, continue proper dental care by brushing them with a soft-bristled brush. Do not use toothpaste. Regularly check your baby's teeth for any changes. If you notice any white or stained areas, see a pediatric dentist. Around the age of three when each baby tooth has erupted, dental care can continue as you begin flossing your child's teeth (if there is no space between the teeth).
Never let your child fall asleep at naptime or bedtime with a bottle of anything other than water! Milk, fruit juice, formula, or sweetened liquids contain sugars and can cause cavities and make dental care more difficult.
Each Baby tooth is important to your growing child's long-term dental care and oral health. Dental care is simple, yet essential, for a happy, healthy smile.
Since Each Baby Tooth Will Fall Out Anyway, Why Is It Important To Care For Them?
The primary teeth pave the way for your child's permanent teeth. They serve as the foundation for a healthy mouth and gums and proper positioning of permanent teeth.
The primary teeth help children to chew easily, speak clearly and put a great looking smile on their faces. They also provide structure to help shape their faces. If a baby tooth becomes broken or decayed and are left untreated, that can affect your child's erupting permanent teeth, cause them pain and even contribute to other health problems.
Primary teeth serve as natural space maintainers, holding the space open until the permanent teeth are ready to take their place. If baby teeth are lost too early, the other teeth can drift out of their position and invade the empty space. This might cause permanent teeth to come in crooked or unable to erupt into the gum, which leads to malocclusion.
It also can cause a permanent tooth to erupt prematurely, which isn't good for your child's long-term dental health. Be sure to seek dental care if a baby tooth is lost too early.
by Brian J. Gray, DDS, MAGD, FICO
+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.
Your Children's Dentist - Thumb Sucking
A Most Common Habit: Thumb Sucking
What's the most common thing nearly half of American toddlers do when they're teething and tired, relaxing, sleeping or being scolded? They suck their thumbs!
Thumb-sucking is the earliest and most common habit among children. It's nothing for parents to worry about — unless the habit persists. Only after age four does thumb-sucking threaten to damage children's teeth.
Some thumb-suckers simply rest the thumb in the mouth, sucking only at certain times. Others work at the habit, and can displace teeth severely. If, when you remove the thumb from your child's mouth you hear a "popping," it signals a great deal of pressure on the teeth that may cause an overbite or underbite. If the child is over four, you may want to discuss the habit with an orthodontist.
To help break a child of thumb-sucking, parents should;
- Avoid punishing the child
- Provide play materials to occupy the child's hands
- Keep supervision to a minimum
- Keep the home environment happy
One of the worst approaches is parental pressure — it can have a negative effect. On the other hand, peer pressure often works well, encouraging the child to imitate "grown-up" behavior.
Sometimes an orthodontic appliance can prevent or replace a thumb-sucking habit. Once a child becomes accustomed to the appliance, he or see may no longer interested in thumb-sucking.
The first step is to determine when and why a child is thumb-sucking. Your family or pediatric dentist has had lots of experience. Give them a call — they may be able to help.
+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.
