by admin on July 31, 2011
Surprising results revealed about how men and women differ on the subject of oral health.
In a recent study conducted by the American Academy of Periodontology, determined that:
- Women are 26 percent more likely than men to floss their teeth on a daily basis.
- 74 percent of women would be embarrassed by a missing tooth (a possible consequence of periodontal disease), vs. only 57 percent of men.
- Women are two times more likely than men to notice missing teeth on another person.
- Women are 44 percent more aware that good periodontal health contributes to overall good health vs. 33 percent of men.
Healthy smiles opens doors to your future!
by admin on April 24, 2011
Children will have accidents of course. Are you prepared for emergency dental accidents? Ouch!
Read below for helpful information.
Toothaches:
- Rinse the child’s mouth with warm water to cleanse the area.
- Gently floss the teeth to remove anything that may be trapped between the teeth such as food, toothpick, plastic utensil pieces etc…
- Do not apply an aspirin to the tooth or gum area in pain
- Go to the dentist as soon as possible
Primary Teeth accidents and Permanent Teeth:
- If your child’s baby tooth (primary tooth) experiences an accident and is harmed or lost before it is naturally time, you should see your dentist immediately.
- This may have an impact of the permanent tooth underneath the gum.
Broken Tooth Emergency:
- Go to the dentist immediately after you, gently rinse with warm water to keep the area clean.
- Reduce swelling by applying a cold compress to the child’s face.
- Take the chipped section of the tooth to the dentist if at all possible
Injured knocked out tooth:
- Locate the tooth and hold it by the crown
- Rinse the root if dirty without removing any natural tissue fragments
- If possible, insert the tooth into the socket ,while holding the tooth with clean gauze or a clean cloth.
- Go to the dentist as soon as possible.
- If you cannot go to the dentist immediately preserve the tooth in covered container of milk, saliva or water
- Remember to take the tooth to the dentist with the child. Yes, this has happened!
Bitten lip or tooth:
- Cleanse the area and gently apply a cold compress to the affected area.
- Go to the dentist if an unusual amount of bleeding persists.
Accidents happen to all of us. It wouldn’t hurt to have Dr. Barry Applegate’s business telephone number 859-291-8600, on speed dial, just in case.
