Going Miles, for Little Smiles

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🦷🦷🦷🦷🦷🦷🦷🦷SHARK TEETH 🦷🦷🦷🦷🦷🦷🦷🦷🦷🦷

Often times, the milk teeth don't want to fall off to make way for their permanent counterpart.
You then end up with a second row of permanent teeth behind the baby teeth, often called as 'Shark teeth' 'Double teeth' which is caused due to what dentists call ectopic eruption.

Shark teeth are very common and often require minimal to no treatment.
⚪️ Usually seen in kids around 6-8 years of age. 👦👩🧒🧑

⚪️ Usually seen in the lower front teeth, however can be seen in the upper front teeth as well.

⚪️ Occurs when the permanent teeth fail to dissolve the roots of the primary teeth

⚪️ The baby tooth may become wobbly but just doesn't fall out, in which case eating apples or cucumbers may come to rescue and literally keep the dentist away😉🍎🥒

⚪️ However, if the baby tooth isn't moving and there has been a history of such ectopic eruption in the past, it maybe a good idea to set up a wiggle appointment to get the little one out 🦷👩‍🔬💊

⚪️ If checked at the right time, the tongue is usually enough to push the lower permanent teeth forward without the need of extensive treatment. 🦷👅

️⚪️ The Upper teeth however don't have the capacity to self correct and should be intervened at the earliest.

⚪️ In addition, if the area around the baby teeth becomes inflamed or sore because the child is avoiding brushing those loose teeth, your dentist might decide it’s time for the baby teeth to come out.

⚪️ It’s usually very easy for a dentist to remove the baby teeth that are impeding the complete eruption of the permanent teeth as most often than not, they are already lose.

Does your child have SHARK TEETH?

If you are a concerned parent or haven't yet visited a pediatric dentist for your child, leave us a comment below.

In the age of Whatsapp and texts, i literally got a hand (written) note..
Loads of Love to you Prisha

As a dentist, we have come
across statements like 'oh, dentists are very expensive'
more than once.

Yes, dental treatments can incur huge bills as they
require specialized instruments, techniques, materials
and skillset.

But having said that, dental costs can be kept to a
minimal by practicing preventive dental treatment.

That would involve you visiting a dentist every 6
months for a routine check-up and practicing good oral
hygiene at home.

During these visits if dental problems are detected and
treated early on, the added dental expense of
advanced treatment can be avoided

So in the truest sense, Waiting will cost you.
Chose the right time to visit your dentist, rather than
waiting for pain to set in!!!

Baby teeth care is often neglected.
They are temporary and will fall off anyway is the most common mindset.

If you have a child or know someone who does, and shares this mindset, please STOP!!!!!

Do you know milk teeth are essential and important in ways more than one?
Ever wondered why baby tooth care is essential and cannot be underrated?

Sharing a few fun facts to help you gauge better.

Healthy Baby teeth are required to ensure that kids;

🔴 CHEW PROPERLY- Remember your 5th grade science classes? Digestion begins in the mouth. Food when chewed correctly will lead to proper and complete digestion, thus improving nutritional absorption and overall growth.

🔴 SPEECH- Kids below 5 years can learn multiple languages and words. However proper tongue movements are required for articulation of words. Gaps due to missing teeth or grossly decayed teeth can cause deleterious tongue movements and incorrect pronunciations in the early years of life.

🔴 Smile- Smiling is one of the first form of communication babies learn. In case of decayed teeth or malaligned teeth, kids may be teased, often feel shy of smiling, which may affect their socializing.

🔴 Natural space maintainers- Milk teeth hold fort till the permanent teeth are mature enough to erupt in the mouth. in case of early loss of milk teeth, permanent teeth may not have enough space to erupt. They also direct the permanent teeth into their proper position.

🔴 Prevent damage to permanent teeth- In case of trauma, milk teeth often take up maximum impact minimizing damage to permanent teeth. Since milk teeth are in close proximity with the developing permanent teeth, it is essential to know that infection may spread faster. Hence healthy milk teeth also prevent spread of infection.

🔴 Trainer Teeth- One may also see them as trainer teeth, where in the child could be trained to develop and maintain healthy oral habits. What they learn with milk teeth, is what they will continue during their permanent dentition.

Know a parent who needs to hear this? Tag them in the comments below.

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Brushing tip Saga

Here's another tip you could give a shot:
Brush while on the high chair!!!! 🪑
Brushing when introduced in a non threatening way is often easy for a kid to adapt and accept.

Introducing finger brushing while they are 6-8mos old can be the first step.👶🏻

Brushing can be introduced on the high chair and often helps a restless kid. Brushing on the high chair should be introduced while parent is standing behind the chair supporting the child's head and chair.

Make Brushing a routine instead of a one-off activity. KIDS DO BETTER WITH ROUTINES.📆🕑

The first few attempts may be faced with avoidance, but don't GIVE UP.
Be Persistent. 💪🏻
Even if you end up brushing only one tooth on a couple of days, that's OKAY!✨🌈
The daily introduction of the brush at a particular time/during a particular activity will make it easier for your kid to accept it as a "ROUTINE".

And remember if you are a parent struggling, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.!!!
Keep following for more such tips. Let us know if this tip helps. 🙂

Does your child squirm at the thought of brushing???
Do you struggle with your child everyday to get them to brush??? 🤯

Here's a tip you could give a shot:
Brush while in the tub!!!!🛀

Brushing when introduced later in life may be more challenging for a kid to adapt and accept.

Introduce finger brushing while they are 6-8mos old in a non-threatening way.👶🏻

Brushing can be introduced at bath time, so they can associate it as a part of their cleaning routine.

Make Brushing a routine instead of a one-off activity. KIDS DO BETTER WITH ROUTINES.📆🕑

Formulate a routine where brushing is done before, during or after bath time.
This way kids will associate their happy time (bath time) with brushing and learn to accept it better.

While brushing at bath, ensure that the head is well supported and your kid is seated. ☑️
The first few attempts may be faced with avoidance, but dont GIVE UP.
Be Persistent. 💪🏻

Even if you end up brushing only one tooth on a couple of days, that's OKAY!✨🌈
The daily introduction of the brush at a particular time/during a particular activity will make it easier for your kid to accept it as a "ROUTINE".

Hope this helps.
And remember if you are a parent struggling, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.!!!
Keep following for more such tips.

Look who came to visit us...
Superman and T-Rex..
and they both left with stronger teeth. 😍😍😍

MINOR MALOCCLUSIONS can have detrimental effects on function as well as mental and emotional well being of a person.

Dental Crossbite is one such malocclusion where in the upper teeth fit behind the lower teeth when mouth is closed or at rest.

Crossbites can be seen in the front teeth or back teeth, one one side or both and may be dental or skeletal in nature.

Crossbites can occur due to reasons as follows:
-> Over retained milk teeth causing obstruction to erupting permanent teeth
-> Genetics
-> Mouth breathing
-> sucking habits like thumb sucking, finger sucking, or prolonged use of pacifiers
-> Malposed tongue/ incorrect swallow pattern
-> Injury to the jaw

Crossbite can be corrected and should be attended to as soon as it is noticed.

For Baby A, we chose to modify the 2 by 4 appliance in order to minimize the chances of poor oral hygiene while using benefits of a fixed appliance therapy.

Early detection and treatment avoids need for long term or invasive therapies.

Schedule your check up visit today!

Its rightly said, keep your friends close, your BEST friends closer.!!! :P :P ;)

Happy friendship Day to all my lovely friends out there!

Tag your bestie who helps you stay fit and healthy and thank them in the comments below.

Baby A may not be Aquaman, but he sure was just as super for his visit....

Super HYGIENE
super SMILE
super COOPERATION
super PATIENCE
supper ATTITUDE
super PATIENT for the day....

Thanks for being such a superstar..

DID YOU KNOW???
Brushing harder doesn't mean cleaning better.

For children brushing should be done with a soft bristled toothbrush, in circular motion.

Brushing hard may wear off enamel, the protective hard layer of teeth exposing the relatively softer dentine below it

Dentin is inherently yellow in colour, which eventually starts showing, which parents often mistake as improper or poor brushing.

A visit to your dentist will help clear this.

Schedule a visit to know more

What's shinier???
Baby K's teeth or the gift he received??

To all the Doctors out there...
Happy Doctor's Day...
Your efforts help us keep a healthy mind, body and soul.
Thank you for your unwavering efforts.

Did you wish your Doctor and thank them for their kindness?

To our adorable, tiny astronaut...... Love you to the moon and back.

As parents, you may often deem the cavity to be insignificant, while its creating havoc within.
6 monthly recall visits help catch lesions early and prevent invasive treatment.

Dentists use Radiographs (X-ray) to determine the depth of the cavity and plan the best treatment with the most favorable outcome for your child.

Have you visited your Child's dentist recently?

Baby K's super power is to melt everyone's heart away with her warm and contagious smile!!!!
and we clicked two, because 'the cotton was showing na doctor' :P :P

As you start planning your child's first day back to school, keep their dental check ups in mind.

Make DENTAL VISIT part of your back to school line up.

This will help ensure minimal breaks on school days owing to dental pain or emergencies.

This also helps form a pattern and helps children associate summer vacations, or days before the beginning of a new academic year as a time for their fun Dental visits.

Routine dental check-ups help keep decay to a minimal and also allay any fear that may arise in case of emergency visits.

Have you visited your pediatric dentist yet?

Dm to find a Pediatric dentist near you!

Presenting Future Dentist, Dr K....
...... 3 root canals and shiny new teeth later, Baby K wanted to make sure Giffy's teeth are all well.

A Pediatric dentist receives 3 years of training to treat infants, children, teens and those with special health care needs.

Children respond to dental visits differently than adults.

A child may be anxious or fearful in unfamiliar surroundings. This anxiety can be severe when the patient requires extensive treatment.

Visiting a pediatric dentist (all of whom receive specialized training to address and modify behaviour) alleviates this anxiety.

Children should see a pediatric dentist every six months for a check up and fluoride application. These visits help reduce the chance of disease by keeping the mouth and teeth healthy throughout life.

DM to know more.

Baby D has come a long way.
From tearful dental visits to happy and cheerful ones!!!!

Proud of you!!!

Pediatric dentists are Pediatricians for your child's teeth.

A pediatric dentist undergoes 3 years of additional training to provide dental care to your little ones in a systematic and planned manner.

While parents now focus on age-appropriate apps/toys/books, shouldn't a child's visit to the dentist also be according to his/her age??

Dm to know more.

"What you think, you become.
What you feel, you attract.
What you imagine, you create."
Gautam Buddha

Happu Budhha Purnima

Nature works in mysterious ways.

Pearls are formed inside the shell of certain mollusks as a defense mechanism against a potentially threatening irritant such as a parasite inside the shell, or an attack from outside that injures it.

Our body too has various immune responses to wall off invading germs.
Our teeth however are under constant attack by bacteria- good and bad.
Fluoride application helps make your pearlies more resistant against these bacterial attacks.

Don't just flaunt your smile, keep it secure!!!

Baby S, Slaying her dental visit.

More power to you Rockstar.!!!
Love, Dr H