Snacks like chips, cookies, and dried fruit stick to the teeth and are full of sugars that can cause cavities. Fresh fruits and vegetable snacks provide nutrition for good health and help keep children alert for good learning outcomes. Example of good choices are: Walnuts and raw almonds (maybe after school since some schools are nut free), apple slices, bananas, carrot sticks, cheese, grapes, oranges and plain yogurt.
Keep your smile healthy!
Brampton Family Dentist
The Labial Frenum is the attachment of the upper lip to the gums of the upper jaw. In children, when the frenum is too short it can cause a gap between the two top front teeth and limit mouth closure which leads to mouth breathing, slowing down the development of nose breathing. A short labial frenum can also cause the gums to recede.
To fix this problem a dentist or periodontist may suggest a frenectomy which is a simple procedure of cutting the frenum allowing better movement of the upper lip.
Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski and Associates – We Protect Your Smile!
BRINGING CHILDREN TO THEIR FIRST DENTAL VISIT TOO LATE
A child’s first dental visit should be when the first tooth appears or by the age of 1, whichever comes first. It is the best practice to start a child on a good path and reduce early childhood caries. For more information click here.
ALLOWING CHILDREN TO BRUSH AND FLOSS THEIR TEETH ON THEIR OWN
It is very important to teach and help your child brush and floss their teeth to aid them in the right direction in maintaining proper care of their teeth at an early age. Being with them when they are brushing a parent can ensure that they do not rush their brush and brush for at least 2 minutes, covering all the teeth and surfaces.
THINKING THAT CAVITIES ON BABY TEETH DO NOT NEED TO BE FIXED
Some baby teeth will be in your child’s mouth until age 12 and the decayed tooth that needs to be fixed may be one of those. Decayed, broken or teeth that are infected can hurt your child’s oral and overall health and it may also affect the way your child feels about him or herself now and in the future. for more information click here.
ALLOWING CHILDREN TO DRINK SPORT DRINKS AND SODA POP
The sugar and acid in energy drinks and soda pop is a perfect recipe for bacteria growth in the mouth which may cause tooth decay and dental erosion. When given the choice, water is best for hydration. For more information on sport drinks click here.
ALLOWING CHILDREN TO PLAY SPORTS WITHOUT A MOUTH GUARD AND NOT MAKING SURE IT IS CLEANED PROPERLY
Mouth guards, also called mouth protectors, help cushion a blow to the face, minimizing the risk of broken teeth and injuries to your lips, tongue, face or jaw. They typically cover the upper teeth and are a great way to protect the soft tissues of your tongue, lips and cheek lining. Knowing how to prevent injuries like these is especially important if you participate in organized sports or other recreational activities. For more information click here.
For information on proper mouth guard care click here.
Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski & Associates – We Protect Your Smile!
905-458-6620
It is a known fact that boxers, hockey, lacrosse, baseball and basketballs players wear mouth guards, but on the slopes you hardly ever see a child, teen or adult wear one. It is especially important for freestyle skiers, snowboarders or ones a little daring in trying new tricks as falls happen more frequently.
The snow/ice on the slopes can be harsh to the head and face upon a fall causing head, mouth, jaw, teeth, tongue, lip and cheek injuries. A mouth guard, made out of plastic and worn on the upper teeth, absorbs and dissipates force when the upper and lower teeth bang together. It cushions a blow to the face upon impact, minimizing injuries.
When it comes to protection, a mouth guard is an essential piece of athletic gear that should be part of your standard equipment from an early age. In fact, studies show that athletes are more likely to suffer harm to the head, face, mouth and teeth if they’re not wearing a mouth guard, skiers and snowboarders included.
Did you know that the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association started requiring its elite athletes to wear mouth guards while training and competing about a decade ago? If they wear it why wouldn’t you or your child?
Dr. Dimovski’s Dental Office provides Free Mouth Guards, once a year, for all of our sports playing patients.
There are three types of mouth guards:
The best mouth guard is one that has been custom made for your mouth by your dentist. However, if you can’t afford a custom-fitted mouth guard, you should still wear a stock mouth guard or a boil-and-bite mouth guard from the drugstore. If you wear braces or another fixed dental appliance on your lower jaw, your dentist may suggest a mouth protector for these teeth as well.
A properly fitted mouth guard may be especially important for people who wear braces or have fixed bridge work. A blow to the face could damage the brackets or other fixed orthodontic appliances. A mouth guard also provides a barrier between the braces and your cheek or lips, limiting the risk of soft tissue injuries.
Talk to your dentist or orthodontist about selecting a mouth guard that will provide the best protection. Although mouth guards typically only cover the upper teeth, your dentist or orthodontist may suggest that you use a mouth guard on the lower teeth if you have braces on these teeth too.
If you have a retainer or other removable appliance, do not wear it during any contact sports.
Some tips for caring for your mouth guard:
Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski & Associates – We Protect Your Smile!
905-458-6620
Good oral health is very important for a child’s overall health, however, for some, dental treatment is not affordable? Ontario offers a dental program called Healthy Smiles for children 17 and under that do not have access to dental coverage. If eligible, children are covered under this programs at no cost.
Healthy Smiles Ontario is a government-funded dental program that provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youth 17 years old and under from low-income households.
The program includes regular visits to a licensed dental provider and covers the costs of treatment including:
Cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and braces, are not covered by the program.
Your household is automatically enrolled in the program if you or your child receives benefits through:
Children are eligible for the program if they:
If you know a child under the age of 17 that may be in need of dental treatment be sure to contact the local Public Health Unit in your area for more information. You may also contact our dental professionals for more information.
Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski - Brampton Dentists 