While drinking plenty of water every day can help prevent dehydration, drinking too much water can lead to over-hydration. Not only can over-hydration lead to water intoxication, it can also cause problems with the teeth and gums. Here are three ways over-hydration can hurt your or your child’s oral cavity and what you can do about them:
Dental Spots
If your child drinks too much tap water throughout the day, then he or she may be at a heightened risk for fluorosis.…
Dental fillings have huge advantages as far as protecting natural teeth, but they don’t last forever. Damage or wear and tear can necessitate the replacement of a dental filling. Here are some of the telltale signs that may mean it’s time to replace your dental filling:
Your Filled Tooth is Hypersensitive
An intact dental filling material should protect your tooth from external stimuli. It should not be that hot or cold food (or even air) makes your filled tooth feel uncomfortable, painful, or too sensitive for your liking.…
Thumb sucking might seem like a normal behavior for children, and there are some benefits to the behavior. But if your child’s thumb-sucking goes on for too long, he or she may suffer from oral health problems and may even begin to see some skeletal decay. To avoid this, you will want to break the habit.
Why Children Suck Thumbs
If your child is under the age of 3, thumb sucking is considered normal.…
