For someone with hemophobia, going to any type of doctor's appointment comes with natural fears. While the sight of blood is not always common at the dentist, there are times when gums bleed or advanced procedures result in the sight of blood. Instead of worrying about blood during your appointment, you can consult with a dentist and plan ahead for your visit. There are three different ways you can prepare for a dental appointment and deal with your hemophobia in a reasonable fashion.
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Damage to a tooth due to either trauma-related cracking or decay-related cavities can often be fixed with a dental crown. General and cosmetic dentistry specialists use crowns to strengthen an otherwise healthy tooth for easier chewing and a more beautiful smile. Crowns come in a variety of materials and each has its own particular pros and cons.
Nickel and chrome alloys are one such crown material. Here are a few pros and cons you can discuss with your dentist if you are considering this type of crown.
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Most people tend to think that their gums are firmly attached to the surfaces of their teeth. In truth, they are not attached, and there is a slight amount of room between your gums and the teeth they secure. You see this every time you floss and the floss disappears underneath the gumline and returns with particles of food. You can also feel this when something gets stuck in your gums and no amount of floss or toothpicks seems to jiggle it loose.
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Enamel hypoplasia is a dental defect that is often caused by lack of nutrients that your body needs in order to create strong and thick dental enamel. This causes your child's enamel to grow in thin and sparse. As a result, over the course of their early years, their teeth will be more vulnerable to tooth decay and infection. One of the few causes of enamel hypoplasia often leads back to nutrition.
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Most children are excited to lose their baby teeth and enjoy repeat visits from the Tooth Fairy. However, some kids can feel anxiety and even fear about losing their teeth. If your children have started to show fear about losing their baby teeth, try the following steps to ease their fears and have them excited once again for the next visit from the Tooth Fairy.
Read Books to Your Child
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