New American Dental Association Fluoride Guideline for Kids 2 And Under

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The American Dental Association’s (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs (CSA) has recently updated its guidelines on fluoride toothpaste use for younger children. The ADA has overturned its decades-old recommendation and now suggests that parents and caregivers use a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste as soon as their children’s first tooth comes in.

CSA previously recommended using water to brush the teeth of children younger than 2 years old and to brush the teeth of children 2 to 6 years old with a pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste. In order to ward off cavities, the ADA updates its guidelines and recommends using fluoride toothpaste in an amount no more than a smear or the size of a grain of rice for children younger than 3 years old and a pea-size amount for children 3 to 6 years old.

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Understanding Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

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We all know how convenient it is to put our babies to bed with a bottle. The idea seems especially tempting after a long day and your little one is having a hard time settling down. It can be a tough habit to break for you or your child, but this can lead to tooth decay.

Tooth decay in infants and young children is often referred to as Early Childhood Caries or Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. One of the most common causes of baby bottle tooth decay is putting a baby to bed with a bottle of sweetened liquids or those with natural sugars like milk, formula and fruit juice. Another notable cause is using a bottle as an all day long pacifier for a fussy baby.

For tips on how to prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, click here.

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Living with Braces: Prevent White Spots on Your Teeth

Studies show that 85% of people who wear braces may develop white spot lesions on their teeth. These white, chalky spots are a precursor to tooth decay. They tend to be permanent too.

Read about the cause and prevention here.

Dealing with Sensitive Teeth

For people with sensitive teeth, something as ordinary as eating ice cream or having a bite of hot pizza can cause agonizing pain. Others may even experience pain when pressure is applied to their teeth or when breathing in cold air. Tooth sensitivity is quite common and for most sufferers this “small” issue often takes the backseat. If tooth sensitivity is affecting your quality of life, inform your dentist right away.

Why does tooth sensitivity happen?

Tooth sensitivity is often a result of exposure of dentin (the part of the tooth which covers the nerves) due to the wearing away of the enamel or gum recession.

If tooth sensitivity is affecting your quality of life, inform your dentist right away.

What causes tooth sensitivity?

Tooth decay

Broken or cracked teeth

Worn enamel

Worn dental fillings

Gum recession

Gum disease

Aggressive tooth brushing

Teeth grinding or bruxism

Excessive use of home teeth whitening products

What can I do if I have sensitive teeth? Continue reading here.

Power Up Your Oral Hygiene This New Year

The beginning of a year always holds so much promise and a lot of people find it a good time to hit the reset button and start anew. The first half of January is almost over, how are your New Year’s resolutions holding up? For us here at Dr. Michael’s, we encourage you to include improving your oral hygiene habits in your 2014 list.

Aside from brushing and flossing your teeth and regular visits to your dentist, here are 10 tips on how to power up your oral care habits.