by Groovywp | Oct 8, 2023 | faqs, Uncategorized
If your child has bitten his lip or tongue severely enough to cause bleeding, clean the bite gently with water and use a cold compress if able (a cold, wet towel or washcloth pressed firmly against the area) to reduce or avoid swelling. Give us a call to help...
by Groovywp | Oct 8, 2023 | faqs, Uncategorized
If your child’s tooth has been knocked out of his mouth, find the tooth and rinse it with water (no soap) to clean any debris (place a paper towel over the drain), taking care to only touch the crown of the tooth (the part you can see when it’s in place)....
by Groovywp | Oct 8, 2023 | faqs, Uncategorized
In some situations following dental extractions, your child may experience prolonged bleeding. If this occurs, it may be the result of a dislodged clot. The most important part of post-extraction is maintaining constant pressure on gauze. Take two gauze and fold into...
by Groovywp | Oct 8, 2023 | faqs, Uncategorized
The most soothing thing you can do is often to rub sore gums gently with a clean finger or with the back of a cold plastic spoon or cold wet cloth. Teething rings often work well. It is best to avoid teething biscuits, they may contain sugar that is not good for baby...
by Groovywp | Oct 7, 2023 | faqs, Uncategorized
Dental sealants provide a great benefit to our groovy molars and premolars. The process is simple and involves “painting” or flowing a thin resin material into the grooves of a child’s posterior teeth. The grooves of posterior teeth...
by Groovywp | Oct 7, 2023 | faqs, Uncategorized
You’re right! They are going to fall out! Hopefully cavity-free, intact, and once the permanent teeth push them out! “Dental caries remains the most common chronic disease of children aged 5 to 17 years. It is 5 times more common than asthma...