appointment | Denver Restorative Dentistry https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com Tue, 25 Apr 2017 22:25:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Keeping Baby Bottle Tooth Decay at Bay https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/keeping-baby-bottle-tooth-decay-at-bay/ Tue, 25 Apr 2017 22:25:48 +0000 https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/?p=382 Protect your child’s teeth from harm by keeping baby bottle tooth decay at bay. Although it is important to ensure a child is constantly fed, know the dangers of using various sugary drinks for young children and infants, as they can easily lead to tooth decay and cavities. The reason is often ascribed to the [...]

The post Keeping Baby Bottle Tooth Decay at Bay first appeared on Denver Restorative Dentistry.]]> Protect your child’s teeth from harm by keeping baby bottle tooth decay at bay. Although it is important to ensure a child is constantly fed, know the dangers of using various sugary drinks for young children and infants, as they can easily lead to tooth decay and cavities. The reason is often ascribed to the time the substances are exposed to a youngster’s teeth. Here are some helpful techniques to combat the effects of baby bottle tooth decay:

– When brushing a young child’s teeth, use a toothpaste dab about the size of a rice grain.

– Dispose of sugary drinks in baby bottles, such as sugar water, honey water, soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks, and juice, as these can all contribute to baby bottle tooth decay.

– Teeth begin to erupt in an infant’s mouth around 5-7 months of age, at which time they need to be treated and cleaned daily.

– Never coat the top of a baby bottle in honey or other sugary supplies.

– Keep your child’s baby bottles clean and free of contamination, and never share any bottles or pacifiers with your infant until they have also been cleaned.

Please bring your child into Denver Restorative Dentistry for an oral exam from Dr. Taylor Goggins and our team in Broomfield, Colorado. You can schedule your visit by calling 303-586-1019. We look forward to helping your child achieve a healthy, happy smile!

The post Keeping Baby Bottle Tooth Decay at Bay first appeared on Denver Restorative Dentistry.]]> What You Should Know About Bleeding Gums https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/what-you-should-know-about-bleeding-gums/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:22:22 +0000 https://www.denverrestorativedentistry.com/?p=309 When you’re taking care of your mouth, do you ever notice that your gums start to bleed? Despite what you may have heard, bleeding gums aren’t normal. While your gums might bleed for a number of reasons, there may be several things you can do to avoid the issue. Your gums may be bleeding if [...]

The post What You Should Know About Bleeding Gums first appeared on Denver Restorative Dentistry.]]> When you’re taking care of your mouth, do you ever notice that your gums start to bleed? Despite what you may have heard, bleeding gums aren’t normal. While your gums might bleed for a number of reasons, there may be several things you can do to avoid the issue.

Your gums may be bleeding if you have an issue such as gum disease. There are a number of things you can consider doing to benefit the health of your teeth and prevent gum disease. For example, did you know that simply brushing or flossing could actually prevent the issue? However, other instances could require a deeper cleaning to address.

If you haven’t flossed for some time, your gums might also bleed. This is not typically a serious issue, but if the bleeding doesn’t stop after a week, we recommend scheduling an appointment with our team. Similarly, if you brush too hard or with a brush that has firm bristles, your gums might bleed. We recommend speaking to our dentist to learn more about the best brush for you.

Certain medications can also cause your gums to bleed, so please remember to tell our team about any medications you may be taking when you visit us. If you’re interested in learning more, please don’t hesitate to give Denver Restorative Dentistry a call at 303-586-1019. Dr. Taylor Goggins and our team look forward to hearing from you soon.

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