The suggested advise is that a person should brush their teeth twice a day for at least two minutes. This can be done in the morning (which most people will do to get rid of morning breath) and after dinner or before bed time. However if you stop their the job is only half done. For good dental habits do not forget to floss your teeth daily

My five month old daughter is teething with two teeth right now.  I think because of the teething she has a little fever that comes and goes.  She does not have any infections or a sore troth so teething does seem to be the issue.

My Question is:  Does anyone know how to get rid of a low fever with out the use of medicine?  I do not like giving medicine unless necessary.

The different ways a chip tooth can be fixed.

If you have a chipped tooth, treatment for it will depend on the size and severity of the chip. If the chip in the tooth is very small the a dental professional may be able to simple smooth and polish the chipped tooth. Where as if it is a medium size chip involving minor damage to the tooth enamel, there are a few options available such as filling, bonding, veneer and or crown. For a large size chip that exposes the tooth nerve you more then likely will need to have a root canal done to remove the damaged nerve, plus a crown to replace the chipped tooth.

There are many people that are dealing with Gastroesophageal reflux disease which is relatively a common condition. Acid Reflux is when the stomach acid are refluxed up, which may cause problems to your esophagus as well as your oral health and teeth if left untreated. With regards to the one oral health care acid reflux can cause enamel erosion. Which can lead to tooth decay and other dental issues. Acid reflux can also cause bad breath issues. So it is not only important to speak to a doctor when dealing with acid reflux but also talk to your dentist.

Let your dentist know that you are dealing with acid reflux. That way they will know to check more carefully for signs of tooth enamel erosion as well as wear on fillings. You may want to see a dentist more the just twice a year if you have constant acid reflux issues. Stomach acid will quickly damage teeth if you do not stay on top of your oral health care.

So see a doctor for help in controlling your acid reflux and see a dentist regular to maintain syour teeth health. Also here is a good tip that may help you when you do get acid reflux and it comes up in your mouth. Immediately after do not brush but rinse with baking soda. Baking soda will help neutralize the effects of the stomach acid that comes up into your mouth. Keep a record of food that make you more sensitive to getting acid reflux and try to limit yourself on those foods.

Why replace a dental filling? 

Although fillings can last many years however they may not always last forever. Without knowing you can wear down a filling by constant pressure from chewing when eating. Other people also may grind or clench their teeth knowingly or not which will also cause wear on a fillings. People that grind their teeth when they sleep should wear a night guard in order to protect their teeth. You may not be able to see the wearing down on your fillings but a dentist can. Normally a dentist will be able to spot weaknesses in fillings during your regular check ups. Without regular check ups filling wear will go unnoticed. If the seal between the tooth and the filling breaks down then you are leaving your tooth open to new decay, which can get under your filling.

If left untreated the decay can progress to the dental pulp and may cause infection and or abscessed. In which case can lead to larger dental services such as a root canal. You can see the importance of regular dental visits. Many times people do not know any of this is going on until they start to have tooth pain. Preventive dental care not only saves you from unwanted dental pain, but in the long run will save you from having higher cost dental services. Keep in mind that there are many low cost dental insurance plans such as HMO dental insurance plans that offer free office visits, check ups, X-rays and cleanings. By buying and using dental insurance you can save money and help keep a beautiful smile.

I would like to get back into my daily jogs.  I just had my son about four months ago and feel that I am good to start jogging again.  My questions is can you just jog with a baby stroller or do you need a jogging stroller?   I would like to take my son with me when I go jogging

Reply: Get a jogging stroller they are made for you to jog with baby. Standard stroller are not and would be a much rougher ride. It would also not be good for the stroller since you would cause a higher wear and tear issue jogging with a standard stroller.

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an opinion that upholds the Affordable Health Care Act

This includes the individual mandate for coverage.  The case challenged the constitutionality of several parts of the law, including the rule that most people in the U.S. must get health coverage.   We will continue to carry out provisions of the law by thoughtfully implementing the new requirements for customers and members. We will also continue to look for ways to address increasing costs that are crippling our health care system, including: ·      Advancing our partnership with primary care physicians announced earlier this year that we believe will substantially improve quality and member health, and potentially reduce the trend in overall medical costs by as much as 20% by 2015. ·      Coordinating patient care through the use of IBM-Watson technology to promote evidence-based health care and ensure that millions of Americans receive the most effective courses of treatment.  We look forward to continuing our efforts to work with policymakers and other key stakeholders to build a health care delivery system that provides security and affordability to all Americans.

Children dental services and dental care for low income homes.  I live in California and just making enough to get by.  I paying the bills and have food but not much extra.  I have a four year old son and I am a single mom that does not get help from my son’s dad at all.  (That is too long of a story to get into)

However my son is up for is dental check up and I just do not have the $150.00 right now.  I feeling really bad about putting off his dental care at the dentist.  I do my best on my own by brushing and flossing daily but I worry about him having bad teeth like I had when I was young.

Looking for any help I can get with dental care or dental services for minors or any way you may know that I can get dental care for my son at a very low cost.  Please help.

Free Dental Teeth care for baby in Washington DC.  My son is six and needs to see a dentist since it been a few years since I could afford to take him.  I looking for a place I can take him to for fee dental care.   I know his teeth are fine but he needs to have a check up and X-rays I guess.  But even this is too much for me so finding a place that will offer this dental care for free is important.

Teething and teeth pain care for baby.  I need help and advise.  I am a new mom and I am 22 years old my husband is 21 and he working more the full time hours right now so he is understandably  not too much help with the baby.    However my daughter is teething and seem to be in a lot of pain  Teething rings do not help much and she really bad at night crying all the time.

I feel bad because it keeps my husband up when he as to work really early in the morning.  I also do like my daughter to be in this much pain but the doctor just says it is normal process she is going though.  Helpful advise please.