Posts

Showing posts from July, 2017

Fluorosis – What is It And How to prevent It?

Image
Fluorosis is a condition that is caused by excessive fluoride in water during the years when a tooth develops inside the jawbone. It refers to aesthetic and structural defects in the tooth. Fluorosis can take place due to a number of reasons such as; swallowing fluoride toothpaste, consuming too much fluoride or taking too many fluoride supplements, excessive amounts of fluoride in drinking water. Therefore, majority of dentists in Pakistan recommend having an appointment with your dentist when the first tooth of your child erupts to assess his teething pattern and suggest you appropriate amount of fluoride for him. It is mandatory to know how much your child is ingesting fluoride until the age of 10. Fluoride is Not Only in Water Yes, you may be surprised to know that but it is true. Even formula fed infants receive 50 to 100 times more fluoride than exclusively breastfed infants do. You can ingest fluoride while breathing in certain contaminants in the air. It can even be...

Why Are Baby Teeth So Important?

Image
B aby teeth start forming way back in the womb. And before you figure it out, they will be erupting through your baby’s gums. The first baby teeth are also known as primary teeth and are extremely important – even if they fall out and are replaced with permanent adult teeth. To know more about how to care your baby’s teeth, you must meet a validated dentist in Lahore before the child turns one. Early Childhood Decay Baby teeth are also prone to cavities similar to adult teeth. It is also observed that several children get affected by tooth decay due to parents’ carelessness, before they even turn five. Without treatment, decay can spread deeper into the tooth – causing pain, infection and even damage to the underlying adult tooth. Eventually, the infected baby tooth cause extreme pain and need to be removed. Being a parent, you must do utmost efforts to keep those cavities away to avoid an early loss of a tooth and also get an appointment from the best dentist in ...