| Dental Tips |
 Most children will be able to brush their own teeth by age 6 or 7. Select for them a brush that has soft, rounded bristles and teach them to use only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. |
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| It is absolutely necessary to pay attention on your children’s consumption of acidic and low pH foods as the teeth of young children are especially vulnerable to all these negative effects of acids and sugars. |
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| Remember that excessive intake of fluoride can harm your teeth. Being a very important element for our dental health, fluoride and its levels in your body should be kept under control. Increased amounts of fluoride can cause pores and other types of tooth enamel abnormalities. |
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| It is important for your child to have a good attitude toward dental visits. Be positive and remind your child that the dentist is a friendly doctor who is helping to take care of his or her teeth. |
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| Fillings (Tooth-Colored) |
Historically, dentists would fill and seal cavities using a silver and mercury amalgam, called a filling. Composite, or tooth colored fillings, are considered a stronger, safer and more natural-looking alternative to mercury.
Made of a thin but durable tooth-colored resin, tooth colored fillings are virtually undetectable and can be used on back teeth. Tooth colored fillings are bonded to the tooth and require the removal of less tooth structure, adding strength and allowing you to keep more of your natural tooth. Tooth colored fillings are harder and more durable than amalgam fillings, so they can be expected to last for many years.
Patients who select tooth colored fillings say the color and appearance are so natural and blend so well with the tooth color that they look 'invisible,' meaning you can chew, talk, and smile with confidence! In addition, tooth colored fillings can add strength and durability to your teeth while enhancing the overall appearance of your smile. |
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