Removing selected baby teeth early can be necessary to help guide the eruption of permanent teeth. Timing baby teeth extractions carefully may prevent a variety of problems including: high eruption of the upper canine teeth, root resorption (which is the shortening of the teeth roots), especially on permanent lateral incisors, and severe crowding of the permanent dentition (which could lead to extensive braces therapy).
Not all children need to have baby teeth out, but it's always a good idea to have your child get an orthodontic screening around the age of 7. This screening can be a great asset to determining your child's future orthodontic needs.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of treatment”, this valuable line from Benjamin Franklin absolutely does work for those battling gum disease. If you can treat or lessen your chances of getting periodontal disease you can save the money and discomfort of experiencing the loss of your teeth as the gum disease progresses. Saving money is one thing, but the most crucial things you will be protecting are your teeth.
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of treatment”, this valuable line from Benjamin Franklin absolutely does work for those battling gum disease. If you can treat or lessen your chances of getting periodontal disease you can save the money and discomfort of experiencing the loss of your teeth as the gum disease progresses. Saving money is one thing, but the most crucial things you will be protecting are your teeth.
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Gum disease