Are you the parent of a child with autism? If so, you know how difficult it is to shepherd autistic children through the most routine life events: grocery shopping, a sibling's school play, a big family dinner. Perhaps one of your family's big challenges is getting your child to cooperate with a routine dental cleaning. You're not alone. However, pediatric dentistry is beginning to make some significant accommodations for autistic kids.
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If you are in school to become a mental health professional, you are most likely worried about exams, psychological theories and tuition. While you may think about creating a professional appearance through your dress and make up, you may fail to consider how beneficial cosmetic dentistry may be to your future career. However, many cosmetic procedures, from teeth whitening to the application of veneers or gum reduction, can increase your success as a mental health professional.
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Adolescence can be a trying time of life. The human body undergoes many changes from birth to adulthood. One of the most significant changes is the loss of all of the original teeth in childhood, and the subsequent replacement of those teeth with permanent versions. It is normal for children to lose their so-called baby teeth. However, the loss of a newly grown permanent tooth can be quite a problem. The permanent teeth do not grow back.
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Most children will need braces when they reach their teenage years, whether to fix a misaligned bite or to straighten out crooked teeth. However, some issues of the mouth are more extreme than others, and should be addressed earlier in order to prevent more problems from forming or getting worse. There are a few ways that you, as a parent, can determine whether or not you need to ask your dentist for an early orthodontic recommendation for your child.
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Do you prefer homeopathy and acupuncture to antibiotics and painkillers? Would you rather opt for less invasive medical treatments, like diet and lifestyle changes, over more invasive treatments, like drugs and surgery, when possible? If you prefer a more natural approach to medicine, why wouldn't you also want to take that same natural approach when it comes to caring for your teeth? By choosing a holistic dentist, you can be sure that your preferences when it comes to your medical care are also reflected in your dental care.
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