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  • Patient Corner
    • First Visit
    • About Insurance
    • Patient Forms
    • FAQs
    • Patient Reviews
    • Post a Review
    • Patient Corner Blog
    • Join the Patient Corner
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • About Our Practice
    • Matthew J. Lanz, DMD, DICOI
    • Roy G. Lanz, DMD
    • Nico Delerme, DMD
    • Our Staff
  • Dental Care
    • Family Dentistry
    • Implant Dentistry
    • ClearCorrect
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Periodontal Treatment
    • Whitening
    • Other Services >
      • Composite Fillings
      • Crowns & Veneers
      • Dentures
      • Emergency Care
      • Extractions
      • Jaw / TMJ
      • Night Guards
      • Oral Cancer Screening
      • Root Canal Therapy
      • Scaling and Root Planing
      • Sealants
      • Sedation Dentistry
      • Snoring and Sleep Apnea
  • Online Bill Payment
  • Contact Us
    • Mt. Lebanon Office
    • Upper St. Clair Office

The Patient Corner

PREGNANCY AND YOUR TEETH

6/20/2017

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Congratulations on this exciting and busy time of your life! You have so much to think about during pregnancy but don't forget about your teeth and gums. It may be easy to overlook your mouth, but pregnancy can actually make some dental problems worse. Brushing and flossing contributes to your overall health, too, and if your mouth is healthy, it’s more likely that your baby’s mouth will be healthy. Visit our MouthHealthy slideshow for more information about what to expect for your oral health during pregnancy. 
SEE YOUR DENTIST It’s important to continue to see your dentist during pregnancy for oral examinations and professional teeth cleanings. Make sure to tell your dentist that you are pregnant and about any changes you have noticed in your oral health. Good daily care is vital. That means always brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between your teeth once a day, eating a balanced diet and limiting between-meal snacks. 
To assist you in making healthy eating choices, the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Policy Center has compiled a list of tips to follow during pregnancy that can be found here...
Nutrition Tips for Pregnancy
Then test yourself with the Fact or Fiction Pregnancy quiz. Keeping your mouth healthy now can help set up you and your child to be Mouth Healthy for Life...
Fact or Fiction Pregnancy Quiz
​   Reprinted with permission.
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BABIES AND KIDS TEETH

6/20/2017

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Teaching your child good oral hygiene habits early can lead to a lifelong healthy smile, but did you know that just because babies don’t have any visible teeth, doesn’t mean they can’t get cavities? A baby’s 20 primary teeth are already present in the jaws at birth. And those baby teeth that begin coming through the gums around 6 months help set the stage for future smiles by keeping space in the jaw for adult teeth. 
BABY TEETH MATTER When a baby tooth is lost too early, the permanent teeth can drift into the empty space and make it difficult for other adult teeth to find room when they come in. This can make teeth crooked or crowded. That’s why starting infants off with good oral care can help protect their teeth for decades to come. The ADA recommends that parents take children to a dentist no later than their first birthday and then at intervals recommended by their dentist.
To learn more, visit other Babies and Kids pages on MouthHealthy: Fiction Pregnancy Quiz
Healthy Habits
Concerns unique to children
Nutrition tips
Want to test your knowledge of kids’ dental health? Then take our Fact or Fiction Quiz. It's all about being Mouth Healthy for Life.
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