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Pregnancy can sometimes increase the risk of conditions such as gingivitis, bleeding gums and dental decay as a result of dietary changes. It’s important, therefore, that women continue to visit their dental practice regularly during pregnancy. After becoming pregnant, you should inform your dentist and dental centre of your condition. The dentist and staff have the knowledge and experience to provide the appropriate level of care, and advise of any special procedures required in good time. They’ll also be able to provide advice and recommendations regarding relevant medications during this time.
For patients concerned about radiation levels from X-Rays, standard diagnostic X-Rays do not expose either the patient or fetus to a harmful level of absorbed radiation.
The Primary teeth serve several important purposes in a child’s oral development. They form part of the growth process that involves the jawbones and muscles, help speech development and also guide adult teeth into position. A child will keep his or her front teeth until the age of 7, while the back teeth – molars and cuspids – will last until the child is between 9 and 13.
A child will be required for a dental X-Ray (radiographs) about every 1 to 2 years, as an important part of the pediatric dentistry process, and may be more frequent depending on the patient. Radiographs see things that cannot be detected during an oral examination and are essential to ensuring that a variety of dental conditions are properly assesses and/or identified. Radiographs are used to identify cavities, bone disease and cavities; for injury and orthodontic assessment.
The risk to a patient from Dental Radiation is minimal and is further reduced by using protective measures, such as lead aprons, that block uneccessary X-Rays and limit exposure to the required area. Dental X-Rays expose the patient to significantly less radiation than medical X-Rays, since the thin tissue of the dental region is easily accessed.
Tooth paste reinforced with fluoride is a smart choice, given that most municipal water is not fluoridated. It is recommended that when a child’s teeth start to show – usually by around one year – you brush their teeth once per day with a fluoridated toothpaste. Look for the Canadian Dental Association seal of approval, and avoid toothpastes containing abrasives. To begin with, you’ll only need a little toothpaste – a small smear on the bristles will suffice. Leaving some of the toothpaste residue in the mouth after brushing helps retain some fluoride which will strengthen the teeth.
Thumb Sucking is a natural reflex for many children. During the suckling phase, which may last up to the age of 4, sucking a thumb or pacifier is used to calm children and often encourage sleep. When thumb sucking continues, by or beyond the age of 5, some issues can arise with tooth alignment. Talk to us about your child’s situation and we’ll be able to advise the best course of action on a case by case basis.
You should plan on establishing a ‘dental home’ for your child by the time of their first birthday – that’s the opinion of both the Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) and The Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (CAPD). Achieving this means that your child will receive the dental care they need when they need it. Prevention is always better than cure.
While the age varies, most babies first teeth will appear between 4 and 8 months.