Praises of a Wife and Mommy

When it comes to dental health in children, there is one common denominator. At some point prior to adulthood, every child will experience some sort of dental issue. Some issues will be relatively mild in the scheme of things, while other problems will be more severe, requiring the services of an orthodontist. If you have children at home who are experiencing issues, you are not alone. These are some of the most common dental issues in children to be aware of. Teething Pain No parent likes to hear his or her child cry uncontrollably with no way of telling what exactly is bothering them. That’s what parents of babies often experience because of teething pain. Sometimes we think they are hungry, in need of a diaper change, or simply tired and cranky. Unfortunately, however, those tears may indicate something a bit more severe like teething pains. There are a number of anesthetic gels on the market safe for use in children, so if all else fails, try those. Thumb Sucking You may...

Flickr Image At: Chad Nicholson Recently, an American study revealed  that over thirteen percent of adults were likely to skip visiting the dentist altogether due to the cost of treatment. Although participants said that they needed health care, some had quite severe dental issues, the cost of dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, and root canals were far too expensive. Even private dental patients are struggling, with many procedures falling under the term ‘coininsurance’, which means the patient shares the cost of the service they're supposed to be covered by. However, skipping your yearly check up now can lead to problems later, not to mention bad dental health has many links to other health issues such as headaches, nausea, bad breath, and jaw pain. Without emptying your bank account, foregoing other health insurance and chewing only on the left side of your mouth is there anything practical you can do to make sure that you get the best deal? Surprisin...