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Don't Let Dieting Impact Your Oral Health

Like many people who need to lose a few pounds, I try diet after diet in an attempt to find one that finally works for me. I learned the hard way that I need to make sure any diet will not harm my teeth, even if it does help me lose a few pounds. I learned this lesson when following a grapefruit diet. There are many versions of this, but the version I tried had me eat a grapefruit alone several times each day. It was supposed to suppress my appetite. I helped keep me from munching on unhealthy snacks, but the acid in the fruit took a toll on my tooth enamel and I quickly started getting lots of cavities. I created this blog to remind people that change up their diets often to make sure the foods they are eating are not harming their teeth.

5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Get Cosmetic Dentistry For Your Child

4 August 2016
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

Cosmetic dentistry is more than just creating a beautiful smile. It can also be used to correct problems caused by injuries, decay and by teeth growing in the wrong way. Before you get cosmetic surgery for your child, ask yourself these 5 questions. 

Is the problem painful? 

Your first consideration when deciding whether or not your child will have cosmetic dentistry will be your child's comfort. If your child is in pain all the time, you will obviously want to relieve that as soon as possible. But what about pain that could develop later? Does your child's dentist believe that the problem will get worse and the discomfort will increase? 

Is it causing issues with self esteem?

Your child's dental issues may be purely cosmetic, but is it bad enough to make a difference in self image and confidence? 

Some parents opt to get flippers, or false teeth, for kids whose teeth are missing. Others choose to have a whitening procedure done, usually on a decayed tooth that has become yellowed. If these issues are changing your child's quality of life, the choice may be worth it. 

Will it go away on its own or get worse? 

Talk with your dentist about what is likely to happen in the future. A dentist should be able to tell you whether the problem will most likely resolve itself, get worse or stay the same over the years to come. 

One example of this is deciding when to get braces. Your child's dentist will want to wait for the adult teeth to come in but might advise you not to wait longer because the problem teeth could get worse. 

Will the solution last? 

Because children's mouths are still growing and developing, you might find that a dental procedure done today will have to be taken out or redone in a few short years. Before you decide on a cosmetic procedure, consider how long the results will last. 

What is the cost? 

Insurance does not always cover all or part of a cosmetic dental procedure. Find out in advance how much the procedure will cost and what your insurance will cover. 

Deciding whether your child should have a dental procedure can be stressful. This is especially true if the dentistry is purely cosmetic. You know your child best, so you are the one who can determine the right decision. Asking good questions will help. Visit http://www.drclschneiderdentalcare.com for more information.