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Ways to Make Brushing Fun for Kids

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Ways to Make Brushing Fun for Kids     Is your child refusing to brush his/her teeth? Do they take one look at the toothbrush and try to make a run for it? Motivating your kids to brush their teeth can be a challenge. Even 2 minutes of lost playtime can seem like a major sacrifice to your youngster. Start a Routine and Stick to It You may be tempted to let your child skip brushing after a long day or during times when your normal schedule is off (like vacation), but keep at it. The more second nature brushing becomes the easier it will be to make sure your child is brushing twice a day for two minutes. Go Shopping Let your child pick out his own toothbrush and toothpaste. Choosing a character toothbrush might make brushing more fun, and fluoride toothpastes come in a variety of flavours and colours. Turn tooth brushing into a game Children love to play games. So, why not turn tooth brushing into a game for your kids? You could make up a story...
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Dental crowns

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“All you need to know about the dental crown……….” Have you heard about dental crowns? If your dentist is concerned about tooth decay or other issues affecting your tooth structure, dental crowns may be an option .This guide can help you learn about dental crowns and what to expect after the dental crown process. Before differentiating between the different types of the dental crowns, consider the functions they serve. 1.       What exactly is a Dental Crown? A dental crown, commonly called a “cap” is a tooth – shaped restoration that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape and size, strength and improve its appearance. The crowns when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line. It is made by a machine usually in a dental laboratory. 1.       Why is a Dental Crown needed? There are different reasons why your dentist may recommend a crown for one of your...
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BAD ORAL HABITS FOR KIDS

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A habit is a routine or behaviour that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously. Habits are the most frequent cause of malformations mostly seen in early childhood and mixed dentition stages COMMON ORAL HABITS A few common oral habits are Mouth Breathing - If your child regularly sleeps with their mouth open then they are breathing from their mouth. It looks harmless but mouth breathing has its own implications. Over time mouth breathing leads to abnormal facial growth and development. Chronic mouth breathing in kids can cause an elongated face, misalignment or crowding of teeth, tooth decay, gum diseases, throat infections, etc. Mouth breathing also causes bad breath, dry mouth and enlarged tonsils Thumb sucking - It is a reflex action in babies in the first few months. Once swallowing is established it disappears around 4 months .IF CONTINUED Children may exhibit protrusive front teeth, open bite, etc Tongue Thrusting - Tongue thrust appears when the ...
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