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Orthodontic Treatment – Get It Started Early

Orthodontic treatment does not have to be an exercise in frustration and angst for our patients. We want to make sure you know what is going on every step of the way—which is just one more element of our signature Southern hospitality. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends checking for early intervention by the time a child is seven. Find more about our family dentist in Milton, here
No referral from your general dentist is necessary. In fact, some general dentists may be unaware of the early signs of dental “malocclusions” or the tooth and jaw relationship that should be addressed by an orthodontist.

We offer early intervention services like exams for crowding, skeletal growth, and looking for teeth that are not coming inappropriately. We sometimes use palatal expanders, which are plastic or metal device that fits the roof of a child’s mouth and gradually makes more room for adult teeth. However, when it’s possible, we do prefer to wait to treat patients until all their adult teeth have erupted, between the ages of twelve and thirteen. There are myriad benefits to waiting, among them fewer missed school days; the lower incidence of patient–and parent–burnout; and more mature patients means better oral hygiene, and longer-lasting results with less cost but all the while still having the growth of the jaws that can be utilized in the pre-teen and teen years.

According to research from top-tier Universities such as the University of North Carolina, University of Florida, and University of Manchester, early intervention orthodontic treatment is not as beneficial for children as was assumed. In other words, for many problems, there is no harm in waiting until teeth have come in. Together you, your child, and the orthodontist can determine what is best for your child in any of these situations:

Habits like thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, or mouth breathing.
Problems with baby teeth–early loss or late arrival.
Upper front teeth that stick out may be more prone to injury or trauma.
Crowding of front or back teeth
Difficulty with chewing or biting.

Crossbite of the front or back teeth–this may cause asymmetric growth in the jaws, bone and gum loss of certain teeth that may be in crossbite, or an embarrassing appearance. More on this website

Personal Injury Lawyers – Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Significant physical and financial consequences of motorcycle accident
Motorcyclists understand the dangers of riding the streets and highways. Cars, trucks and bus drivers often fail to see motorcycles at intersections and when changing lanes, blaming motorcycle riders for their actions. The physical and financial consequences of motorcycle crashes are significant, and our motorcycle accident attorneys are aware of the enormous medical bills and serious injuries that motorcyclists are faced with after a collision.

Recovering medical costs, lost wages and other damages can be difficult as insurance companies will attempt to place part of the liability for the accident on the motorcycle and refuse to pay a fair settlement. The motorcyclist involved in an accident with a car, truck or bus is going to come out with substantial injuries due to the lack of protection. A motorcyclist will typically suffer brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries leading to paraplegia or quadriplegia, severe scarring, limb amputations, internal organ damage, and death.

Assessing liability and responsibility

Drivers who are distracted while talking on cell phones will run stop signs and ignore traffic signals, travel too fast, and generally not pay attention to the road and traffic around them. Many times as the driver is distracted, when they collide with a motorcycle, they immediately blame the motorcycle rider as being reckless, speeding and causing the accident. In motorcycle crashes, it’s not uncommon for insurers to claim a motorcycle rider shares partial fault for causing an accident. Insurers may argue a motorcycle did not change lanes properly, remained in the blind spot of the driver, or failed to come to a complete stop at an intersection. That is why our lawyers work with experienced accident investigators to build a strong case for our clients. Using accident investigators, we measure skid marks, consult with accident reconstructionists, interview eyewitnesses, and analyze evidence from an accident scene in order to establish fault to the negligent vehicle drivers who caused the collision.

Our injury accident lawyers understand how to investigate motorcycle accidents, the injuries and damages that are the consequences of a motorcycle accident and understand the steps that insurance companies will take to reduce the liability of their insured and the claim amount. Call for a free consultation with one of our expert motorcycle accident attorneys today. Let us protect your rights for a fair and equitable settlement. More on this website

Dental Health Through The Years | Starts With Pediatric Dentistry

Knowledge about the conditions that affect oral-health throughout the different stages of life can be beneficial to dental health. This article will cover some of these conditions and provide information useful to help maintain strong and healthy teeth.

Dental Health: Pregnancy and Children

By eating a variety of healthy foods and taking supplements such as calcium while pregnant, expectant mothers can effectively give children a solid head start to a set of healthy teeth. Folic-acid supplements decrease the risk of babies being born with conditions such as a cleft lip and palate. After the baby’s birth, it is recommended that, after feedings, parents wipe the infant’s gums using a soft, damp cloth. This good oral health practice helps prevent bacteria from building up. Once a child’s teeth come in, which is typically at about six months old, parents may use a soft-bristled children’s toothbrush twice each day to clean their child’s teeth and gum line, which is where decay develops.

Some dentists also recommend that a parent brush their children’s teeth for them until they reach six years of age to instill good habits and healthy oral care routine. Children are unable to effectively brush their own teeth prior to this age. Parents can also begin to take children to a pediatric dentist around one year of age. Another important habit that is often overlooked by parents is to avoid giving children foods that are sweet and sticky. The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends alternate snacks such as fresh fruits and vegetables, or cheese and crackers, that are both tooth-friendly and better for the body and overall health in general.

Dental Health: Adults

Nearly one-third of adults in the USA have tooth decay that is untreated as reported by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most important aspect to proper treatment is early detection: tooth decay is often painless in the early stages and may only be noticed by a dental professional during a dental exam. Loss of bone around the teeth is a visible sign of periodontal disease and requires the intervention of a dentist.

Dental health risk factors are often tied to one’s overall health. People on high blood pressure or epilepsy medications or diabetic people should visit their dentist on a more routine basis. If you fall into one of these categories or have other medical conditions for which you take medication, talk to your dentist in regard to the recommended frequency of your checkups to best care for your teeth and gums.

Dental Health: Older Adults

More adults are keeping their natural teeth in their senior years even as people are living longer lives. Even with this trend, older adults still need to regularly visit the dentist, as they are at a higher risk of developing oral and throat cancers. Seniors also have an increased risk for problems such as dry mouth and many may also be taking medications that can have adverse oral health effects. Even for those with dentures, it is still very important to visit the dentist regularly.

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