Dental X-Rays for Children
Robert L. Edmonstone, DDS Blog
by edmonstone
3y ago
When Should Your Child Get an X-Ray There are many areas in your child’s mouth that the dentist can’t see during a regular examination, like under the gums or inside the teeth. That’s when X-rays can be quite useful. Dentists won’t typically recommend an X-ray unless they’ve done a full clinical examination and still have some unanswered questions about your child’s teeth or oral health. Here are some cases where a dentist might recommend an X-ray: To figure out if there’s room in your child’s mouth for all incoming teeth To determine if your child is losing primary teeth quickly enough ..read more
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Emergency Dental Care
Robert L. Edmonstone, DDS Blog
by edmonstone
3y ago
No parent ever wants to see his or her child suffering from discomfort. When a pediatric dental emergency occurs, you may ask yourself, “Where can I find emergency pediatric dentists near me?” Fortunately, the help you need can be found with a call to our children’s dentist office. Where to Find Emergency Pediatric Dentists When your child is experiencing a dental emergency, it’s important to seek treatment as soon as possible. Postponing care can lead to unnecessary complications and could require more extensive treatment. We offer compassionate care in a welcoming environment. We understand ..read more
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What is Fluoride and why is it beneficial to your teeth?
Robert L. Edmonstone, DDS Blog
by edmonstone
4y ago
Vector of Strong and Healthy Tooth Overview Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in all water sources, including the oceans. Research has shown that fluoride not only reduces cavities in children and adults, but it also helps repair the early stages of tooth decay, even before the decay is visible. Fluoride is the best cavity fighter to help keep the whole family’s teeth strong — no matter their ages. How Does FLUORIDE Strengthen Your Teeth? When it reaches your teeth, fluoride is absorbed into the enamel. It helps to repair the enamel by replenishing the lost calcium and ph ..read more
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Do you know how much sugar is in your drink?
Robert L. Edmonstone, DDS Blog
by edmonstone
4y ago
The post Do you know how much sugar is in your drink? appeared first on Robert L. Edmonstone, DDS ..read more
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What is Fluoride Varnish?
Robert L. Edmonstone, DDS Blog
by edmonstone
4y ago
Tasty flavors available in our office are Walterberry and Mint! Fluoride varnish is a dental treatment that can help prevent tooth decay, slow it down, or stop it from getting worse. Fluoride varnish is made with fluoride, a mineral that can strengthen tooth enamel (outer coating on teeth). Keep in mind that fluoride varnish treatments cannot completely prevent cavities. Fluoride varnish treatments can best help prevent decay when a child is also brushing using the right amount of toothpaste with fluoride, flossing regularly, getting regular dental care, and eating a healthy diet ..read more
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