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Receding Gums 101: What Are Receding Gums?

August 9, 2012

Filed under: Periodontics — Tags: , , , — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

One of the most common questions asked to dental professionals is: “what are receding gums?”. In simple terms, receding gums are a result of gum disease — causing your gums to have a “receding” appearance.

What causes receding gums?

Typically, gum disease plays the largest role in causing receding gums. In simple terms, bacteria that enters the oral cavity as a result of gum disease starts to form plaque. Plaque accumulation can cause inflammation of the gums and this inflammation results in erosion of gum tissue – giving your gums a recessed appearance.

How to prevent receding gums?
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Children’s Oral Health Care: Finding The Right Products

January 4, 2012

Filed under: Children's Dentistry — Tags: , , — atriumfamily @ 9:00 am

Is your child prone to cavities? The family dental professionals at Atrium Family Dental can help. Introducing proper oral health habits at an early age is important and using the right oral health care products is essential.

Preventing cavities starts with the type of toothbrush your child is using. Our family dental experts suggest picking a toothbrush with polished bristles that will be softer on your children’s gums. Most companies even make toothbrushes specifically designed for children’s small mouth and hands. In addition, look for a brush with a bigger handle so children can easily navigate the toothbrush. As soon as the bristles wear out on your child’s toothbrush, or after a three-month time period, be sure to buy a new one.

When it comes to toothpaste, make sure that fluoride is a main ingredient. However, it is crucial to teach your children to ALWAYS spit out toothpaste. Fluoride can be harmful to anyone, and if your child is prone to swallowing toothpaste, find a healthy alternative. It is a good idea to use only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste, and make sure that each tooth gets covered.
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Is Thumb Sucking Dangerous To Your Child’s Oral Health?

December 7, 2011

Filed under: Children's Dentistry — Tags: , , — atriumfamily @ 9:00 am

It is common for parents to wonder whether it is bad for kids to be sucking their thumbs or fingers. Lots of households have at least one “thumb-sucker” and we at Atrium Family Dental are here to set the record straight about the problems that arise from thumb sucking.

The big question is, should you worry about your child if they are sucking their thumb? For the most part, there is nothing to worry about. Thumb sucking is completely natural for most children, making them feel secure and content and even being quite relaxing for them. This habit is something that most kids can easily grow out of when they hit the ages of two and four.
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Halloween Oral Hygiene: Keeping Your Child’s Smile Healthy

October 26, 2011

Filed under: Children's Dentistry — Tags: , , — atriumfamily @ 11:00 am

Halloween is on the horizon and your health partners at Atrium Family Dental want to help you protect your kids from something even scarier than zombies, ghosts and goblins this Halloween. There’s something even more bone-chilling called tooth decay!

We all remember the joys of trick-or-treating, and coming home to unload our sugary spoils and eat candy until our tummies ached. Parents are in the scariest position at Halloween, predicting the cavities, temper tantrums and hyperactivity that will result from the copious candy intake by their youngsters.

The best way to avoid any of these truly tricky consequences in the aftermath of Halloween is not to consume any candy at all. However, we know that’s highly unlikely and that’s why your experts at Atrium Family Dental have created a Halloween candy guide to help protect your kids from tooth decay and thereby ensure their optimal oral health for life.
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