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Baby bottle tooth decay can cause your child to have painful toothaches which can hinder eating. Decayed teeth may need to be extracted. If your child’s teeth are infected or lost too early, your child could develop poor eating habits, speech problems, crooked teeth, and damaged or discolored adult (permanent) . . . Read more
Q: Are there any effective over the counter mouth rinses? A: My patients have great results when they use Listerine. But they only showed significant improvement when they BRUSHED the Listerine around the gum line. Rinsing alone does not work nearly as well. Make it simple. Soak your toothbrush with Listerine then . . . Read more
Q: Do mouthwashes help fight bad breath? A: Most mouthwashes only help mask mouth odors for about 10 minutes. To fight bad breath you need a mouthwash that kills bacteria. The best mouthwashes for fighting odors and gum disease contain Chlorhexidine and are only available with a dentist’s prescription. . . . Read more
Q: What if my child will not fall asleep without a bottle? A: If your child refuses to fall asleep without a bottle, simply fill the bottle with warm water and nothing else. And, don’t forget to start your child’s l visits between six and twelve months of age. Taking consistent care . . . Read more
Q: Is it that big of a deal if a baby tooth is extracted? A: Yes. If your child’s teeth are infected or lost too early, your child could develop poor eating habits, speech problems, crooked teeth, and damaged or discolored adult (permanent) teeth. Q. How can you prevent baby . . . Read more
Q: Is it ok to put my child to bed with a bottle? A: No. The child stops swallowing when they are asleep and the liquid pools up around the teeth. Baby bottle tooth decay can cause your child to have painful toothaches which can hinder eating. Decayed teeth may . . . Read more