Marco Island Dental Care

11/22/2021

Which do you use?
Electric or manual toothbrush?

10/26/2021

Reasons for Toothache Include:
1. Sensitive Teeth:
Sometimes you might have pain from your teeth when your teeth are exposed to cold air, foods and liquids. This could mean your teeth have become sensitive linked to stimuli such as cold temperature. Mild sensitivity can be related to receding gums or a worn-down tooth.

2. Brushing your Teeth too Hard:
It is understandable you want to try get your teeth as clean as possible. However, by applying increased pressure or brushing over-aggressively it can cause more problems and discomfort. Intense brushing can strip away the structure of the actual tooth and the gums that cover the root of your tooth.

3. Severe Sinus Infection:
During flu or allergy season, you may suddenly develop a sinus infection that asserts a level of pain to your teeth. The reasons for toothache is because the roots of certain teeth sit right by the sinuses. The pressure that comes from the sinus infection can impact your tooth pain.

4. Grinding or Clenching Your Teeth when Sleeping:
Also known as bruxism, can occur without you knowing it in your sleep. An imbalance in the meeting of your teeth when they grind can cause tooth pain. Over time, it can lead to tooth sensitivity and pain. The ways to treat this type of pain could involve using a night guard, after evaluation by your dentist.

5. Cracked Tooth:
This can be caused by many things due to trauma to the mouth. This can be anything from biting down on a hard object or receiving some kind of blow to the face. Severe bruxism may also be a reason for your toothache. The symptoms of a cracked tooth could include a sharp pain when chewing or biting. It would be helpful to visit your dentist so they can restore the tooth before the crack worsens.

10/20/2021

A little dental humor.

09/30/2021

Thumbsucking and Pacifier Use

Thumbsucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs, fingers, pacifiers or other objects may make babies feel secure and happy and help them learn about their world.

Young children may also suck to soothe themselves and help them fall asleep.

How Can Thumbsucking Affect My Child's Teeth?
After permanent teeth come in, sucking may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and alignment of the teeth. It can also cause changes in the roof of the mouth.

Pacifiers can affect the teeth essentially the same ways as sucking fingers and thumbs, but it is often an easier habit to break.

The intensity of the sucking is a factor that determines whether or not dental problems may result. If children rest their thumbs passively in their mouths, they are less likely to have difficulty than those who vigorously suck their thumbs. Some aggressive thumbsuckers may develop problems with their baby (primary) teeth.

When Do Children Stop Sucking Their Thumbs?
Children usually stop sucking between the ages of two and four years old, or by the time the permanent front teeth are ready to erupt. If you notice changes in your child’s primary teeth, or are concerned about your child’s thumbsucking consult your dentist.

How Can I Help My Child Stop Thumbsucking?
Praise your child for not sucking.
Children often suck their thumbs when feeling insecure or needing comfort. Focus on correcting the cause of the anxiety and provide comfort to your child.
For an older child, involve him or her in choosing the method of stopping.
Your dentist can offer encouragement to your child and explain what could happen to their teeth if they do not stop sucking.
If these tips don’t work, remind the child of their habit by bandaging the thumb or putting a sock on the hand at night. Your dentist or pediatrician may prescribe a bitter medication to coat the thumb or the use of a mouth appliance.

09/14/2021

🌴🐬 Seeing you smile makes us smile. 😁

09/13/2021

🐬🐬 Toothbrush Change Reminder!

If you're practicing good oral hygiene, you should be brushing twice a day for two minutes and changing your toothbrush every three to four months. 😁😁

09/03/2021

09/02/2021

Did you know?

08/20/2021

Weddings mark such momentous days in our lives, and our smiles are a big part of them.
Because whitening can make your teeth feel a bit more sensitive, teeth whitening appointments should be scheduled a month before the big day.

08/18/2021

Diet sodas may not contain sugar, but they typically cause the same dental erosion. Both regular and diet soda weaken and dissolve your tooth enamel, which shows up as tooth sensitivity, chalky appearance, pitting in the teeth and opacity changes.

08/17/2021

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