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You should bring your baby for their first appointment shortly after their first baby teeth emerge. This lets us check their development to make sure their teeth are growing correctly. It also helps your baby get comfortable with going to the dentist and having their mouth examined.

Juice can be a nice treat for your child, but it can also cause tooth decay. If you do give your child juice, give them a bottle or cup of water as well. The water will help keep their mouth clean and prevent cavities.

You can start cleaning your baby’s mouth and gums with a soft cloth or baby toothbrush as soon as they’re born. When they begin teething, you can start using a “smear” of baby toothpaste to clean their teeth. Once they have their baby teeth, you can start letting them brush their teeth themselves with your help.

At your first cosmetic dentistry appointment, you and your dentist will discuss your goals for your smile. The appointment can include a dental examination and x-rays of your teeth and mouth. Your dentist may provide you with a preview of your new smile, and it may be possible to provide you with temporary cosmetic restorations to let you see how the cosmetic enhancements will look in your mouth.

You brush and floss your veneers or crowns just as you would your natural teeth. This helps prevent staining and it protects your teeth from decay and gum infection.

Veneers and crowns have their own advantages and disadvantages. In general, crowns are used to replace an entire tooth, and veneers are used to change the appearance of the front of a tooth. Your dentist will be able to guide you through the decision and provide the pros and cons of each option.

Yes, in many cases we can save a broken or lost tooth. Bring the broken tooth with you to your appointment. If the tooth has been knocked out, you can place it back in the socket or you can keep the tooth by placing it in your mouth between your cheek and your gums. You can also put the tooth in a container of cool milk and bring it with you to your appointment.

Over the counter pain medication may help with the discomfort of a toothache. Some patients find relief with a warm or cool compress near the affected area. If you notice severe swelling or bleeding, contact our office.

Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you are bleeding heavily, if you suspect you may have broken a bone, or if you are having trouble breathing.

It depends on your dental health needs. Most patients should go for a preventative dentistry appointment every six months to prevent decay and detect problems earlier. Ask your dentist what schedule is best for you.

Fluoride treatment is one of the best ways to protect your teeth from decay. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that strengthens the enamel of your teeth. There is no evidence that fluoride treatment has adverse health effects.

No. Your dentist will recommend x-rays if it has been a long time since you last had them done, or if they detect a potential problem.

There’s always a risk with sedation, but it is generally safe when administered by trained professionals. You may be at risk if you are overweight or if you suffer from sleep apnea. Talk to your dentist if you have any concerns.

IV sedation is a form of conscious sedation where the sedative is administered intravenously through a vein in your arm. It produces a deep state of relaxation where you will not be fully aware of your surroundings and you won’t remember your treatment.

Sedatives can impair your judgement and reaction times so it can be dangerous to operate a vehicle after your appointment. You may also be considered legally impaired and could face charges if you are stopped by law enforcement. It’s safer to arrange a ride home after your appointment.