Here at Atlantic Dental in New Smyrna Beach, we like to laugh, so we compiled a list of the top 10 dental jokes you can share with your family: 1. Q: What does the dentist of the year get? A: A little plaque 2. Q: What does a dentist do on a roller coaster? A:
Baby bottle tooth decay, also called bottle rot, is severe decay in young children caused by a bacterial infection that results in long-term exposure to liquids containing sugars. This is especially true if the baby is put to bed with a bottle. • After each feeding, wipe your child’s gums with a clean washcloth. •
Used since the 1970s, dental sealants are a preventive dental treatment in which a clear or white plastic coating is placed in the pits and chewing surfaces teeth to help inhibit cavities. They are recommended for children, but can be used for adults as well. The sealant is painted onto the tooth enamel, where it
Problems with your jaw and the muscles in your face that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD, but it is often referred to as TMJ). TMJ often causes severe pain and discomfort, and it’s most common among people between the ages of 20 and 40. Injury to your jaw, the joint can lead
