As children grow, their smiles develop and change. For some, complications may arise during this process, leading to problems with sleep or tooth alignment. In order to help our young patients in Livonia, MI, enjoy optimal oral health, we may suggest orthotropic treatment for patients as young as age three.
There might be oh so many reasons you’re not flossing! Maybe you used to floss your smile but you stopped. Perhaps you have never really flossed and, as a result, you don’t really think about it very much. Maybe you floss sometimes but you’re feeling frustrated with flossing, so you can’t seem to stick with it. Of course, our Livonia, MI team likes to remind patients that when this part of your dental hygiene presents any sort of problem or you have questions, you can easily get back on track when you check in with us for the help you need! As for those motivating factors you really should know about, we’ve got those, too!
When you think about the things you want to do for your smile, one of the primary goals likely includes protecting your grin! You want to make sure that your teeth stay healthy and that your gums remain healthy, as well. Add into the mix the fact that you’d really like keeping up with a very bright, white smile and that pretty much covers it. As you consider what all of this takes, you may think it’s going to become complicated and that there are probably some complex details you need to become familiar with. The truth is, though, that smile protection is actually much easier than you think most of the time. Allow our Livonia, MI team to elaborate!
As your children grow, their oral tissues and structures grow and change as well. However, issues with the development of the jaw and other oral tissues may impact their overall health, leading to problems breathing and sleeping. Fortunately, we can help children in Livonia, MI, with orthotropics.
You may wonder who fluoride helps. You know that kids need to get enough of it. You know that we generally suggest toothpaste that contains fluoride in it for yourself and your kids, too. However, you might find that you’re not really sure if it’s for everyone all the time, why this particular ingredient is so important, why you hear about it so frequently (but why you seem to know so little about its significance). While you might feel a little turned around regarding this aspect of your oral health, there’s no reason to worry. Our Livonia, MI team is here to guide your teeth toward exceptional health.
Much like general dentistry for adults, children’s dental care focuses mainly on prevention. For instance, routine checkups and cleanings help prevent issues like cavities from forming, or detect such issues early enough to treat them effectively. Sometimes, however, your child’s oral health concerns may not be as simple as tooth decay. For example, issues such as the growth and development of their facial and oral structures can also play a role in their long-term oral health. Fortunately, children in Livonia, MI, have several options, including orthotropic treatment, for addressing such issues and preventing more complex problems in the future. (more…)
As children grow and change, they sometimes encounter issues with breathing. These problems can arise due to the growth and change of the oral tissues and the jaw. Over time, they may lead to an array of complications, such as sleep apnea and TMJ disorder. Fortunately, we can help children in Livonia, MI, with orthotropic treatment.
You may ask yourself what to do when you know that you need calcium to build strong bones and strong teeth but you’re a vegan. The usual suggestions you hear about frequently include some form of dairy that is not part of your lifestyle. Of course, you can always rely in part on supplements but as any dentist will tell you, the best thing to do is to ingest vitamins and minerals naturally through the foods that you eat. Where to begin, you may wonder to yourself? Our Livonia, MI team has some helpful hints for you (and things we think you really need to remember).
Does your little one experience behavioral issues at school? If so, we know how distressing this can be. However, you may be surprised to learn that behavioral issues may be linked to poor sleep, which in turn could be linked to the development of your child’s oral tissues. We often help patients in Livonia, MI, suffering from these issues with orthotropic treatment.
Today is an absolutely lovely day to set up a dental checkup with our Livonia, MI practice! If you hadn’t considered this when you got out of bed this morning, we think you might want to consider this as a goal to put on your list for the day. “But why schedule a visit today?” you may ask yourself. When you reflect on the fact that what you need to do to keep your smile healthy is pay attention to your care at home and see our team for the two-times-every-year checkups and cleanings you need, you start to realize: Today is as good a day as any if you don’t have your next visit ready to go (or if something has come up). Find out more!