Dr. Bradford Bruce Fisher, DDS

Posted by Dr. Fisher's Office on September 24, 2011  
The question
I have a toddler. When I should take her to the dentist?
The answer
Just a few days ago, I asked the mother of a toddler if she had taken him to their dentist yet. Her answer was not uncommon: “My dentist told me to bring my toddler when he is a bit older.”
But pediatric dentists are very adamant that soon after the first tooth comes in, a child should be seen.
Two years ago at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics, pediatric dentists offered a symposium on dental care in children. The idea behind the symposium was for pediatricians to learn more about dental care, because often pediatricians are the first clinicians to see a cavity or early signs of dental erosions. (See www.aapd.org for various topics regarding pediatric dentistry.)
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Source: The Globe and Mail
Taggedchildren, dentistry, toddlers
Basic
Care
Posted by Dr. Fisher's Office on September 17, 2011  
Brushing Your Teeth: For …Effective Toothbrushing
Brush twice a day with a soft-bristle toothbrush.
Brush by placing half the bristles on the tooth and half on the gum (at a 45 degree angle).
Slow, short, vibrating, or back and forth (not up and down) strokes are made while the tips of the bristles remain in the same place. This is a wiggly type motion.
Brush in a definite order: first, outside surfaces; then, inside surfaces, followed by chewing surfaces.
Brush the top of the tongue to remove plaque that may accumulate there.
Change toothbrushes when they become worn (about every 3-4 months) or after an illness.
Flossing
Since only 60% of the plaque is removed by toothbrushing, flossing is necessary to remove the plaque from between the teeth. Unwaxed floss is the preferred kind and should be used at least once a day. Take about 18 inches of floss and wrap it around the middle finger of each hand, so that the index fingers and thumbs are free to guide the floss around the tooth and under the gumline. Gently seesaw the floss between the teeth, curve the floss against the tooth and move it up and down under the gumline. See How to Floss.
Dental Products
Dental products are only aids to the toothbrush and floss; it is the brushing and flossing that count. Toothpaste is not absolutely necessary for brushing of teeth. Many kinds of toothpaste contain fluoride, which is an important component in strengthening the teeth. Toothpaste also helps freshen breath.
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
Taggedbrushing, toothbrushing
Weekend
Funny
Posted by Dr. Fisher's Office on January 31, 2011