Groovy molar

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  • Financial/ Insurance Information

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    [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] We recognize that insurance can be confusing. Our financial coordinator is available to answer any questions you may have regarding your insurance coverage and help you receive your maximum allowable benefits for your child(ren). In an effort to assist our families with the importance of regular dental care,…

  • Loose Tooth

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    If your child has a very loose tooth, it should be removed to avoid being swallowed or inhaled.

  • Toothache

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    If your child complains of a toothache, rinse his mouth with warm water and inspect his teeth to be sure there is nothing caught between them. If pain continues, use a cold compress to ease the pain. Do not apply heat or any kind of aspirin or topical pain reliever directly to the affected area,…

  • 4 Why groovy molar

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    Pediatric Dentistry in Austin is “Groovy!” …your molars are the “grooviest” teeth Groovy (gru’ vee)1 : marvelous, wonderful, excellent 2 : hip, trendy Groove (gruv) n.  1.  A furrow, channel, or long hollow example: Your teeth have numerous anatomical grooves.  Thus, teeth are very groovy!  Molar (mo’lr)n.  1.  A tooth with a broad crown used to grind food.example: The molar has…

  • Avoiding Injury

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    You can help your child avoid dental emergencies. Child-proof your house to avoid falls. Don’t let your child chew on ice, popcorn kernels, or other hard foods. Always use car seats for young children and require seatbelts for older children. And if your child plays contact sports, have him wear a mouthguard. Ask us about…

  • Broken Jaw

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    If you know or suspect your child has sustained a broken jaw, use a cold compress to reduce swelling. It is best to head to the hospital immediately (where an oral surgeon is on call). In many cases a broken jaw is the result of a blow to the head. Severe blows to the head…

  • Object Caught In Teeth

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    If your child has something caught between his teeth, use dental floss to gently remove it. Never use a metal, plastic, or sharp tool to remove a stuck object. If you are unable to remove the item with dental floss, give us a call.

  • Broken, Chipped, or Fractured Tooth

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    If your child has chipped or broken a piece off of his tooth, have him rinse his mouth with warm water, then use a cold compress to reduce swelling if the lip was involved. Try to locate and save the tooth fragment that broke off. Schedule an appointment to have the tooth restored. If the…

  • Bitten Lip or Tongue

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    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 determine how serious the bite is.…

  • Knocked Out Tooth

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    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). Time is of the…