Common side effects of cancer treatment include fatigue, anemia, nausea, and vomiting. But more than one-third of individuals undergoing treatment for cancer also develop problems affecting their oral health. Getting dental exams both before and during treatment can help protect your teeth, mouth and gum tissue, and the bones in your mouth from potentially serious side effects and damage. A dentist, such as at Dentalcare Associates, can give you information about the oral complications certain cancer treatments may cause, as well as tell you what kinds of mouth problems to watch for.
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If you're the parent of a child with autism, you may be wondering how their bruxism is related to their autism diagnosis, the effects that bruxism may have on them in the future, and whether proper treatment is available. Below is an overview of how autism may play a role in your child's bruxism and how you can help your child.
What is Bruxism and What Causes It?
Bruxism is a dental condition classified by grinding, gnashing, and clenching of teeth that can lead to pain and sensitivity, as well as structural and cosmetic damage.
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If your spouse hates the dentist, you should try to ease their worries. Dental health is important, so if there is anything that you can do to encourage a dental visit, this will be worth the effort. If your spouse has excuses for skipping the dentist, they might just be hiding their fears. Here are four tips for getting your nervous spouse to the dentist.
1. Make it Easier on Your Spouse
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As a parent, it is your first instinct to do all that you can for your baby's healthy growth and development. Make sure that you keep their oral health at the top of your list of priorities. Here are three tips to keep your baby's mouth healthy.
1. Set aside a set of utensils for your baby to use.
Your baby is naturally curious about what is on your plate.
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Seeing a new dentist for the first time isn't much different from a routine checkup, but it is a lot more thorough. This is because your new dentist will want to try to gauge your dental health for his own records and so he can get a good feel for what your specific needs are. This is especially important if you've had to go some time without dental care due to financial hardship, lack of insurance, or simply not going.
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