During the teen years, your child will need to continue to brush, floss, and visit the dentist in order to enjoy good oral health. At this time, cavities and gum disease can be real threats to your teen’s smile. Adolescents also face other concerns that are very prevalent in their age group:

Piercings
Although your child may see this choice as artistic expression, piercings can lead to allergic reactions, cracked or broken teeth, nerve damage, infection, and other health problems.

Mouth guard use
If your teen participates in any contact support, including soccer, basketball, or football, purchase a mouth guard and have your child wear it during each game. Mouth guards can significantly reduce mouth and facial injuries.

Eating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating can wreak havoc on your mouth. Though a teen may hide these issues from their loved ones, dental professionals can often identify the telltale signs such as enamel erosion, dry mouth, excessive cavities, and trauma to the roof of the mouth.

Smoking
Start talking with your teen as soon as possible about the damage caused by smoking. Bad breath, stained teeth, gum disease, and oral cancer are just a few of the affects smoking can have on your mouth.

Orthodontic Care
Many teens will need braces at some point. With orthodontic treatment, it’s critical that your child take good care of his or her teeth and gums. Brushing and flossing may be more difficult, so remind your child about the need to practice good home hygiene.

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Thanks to modern medicine and improved health, people are living long, active lives. In the 1800s, people were lucky to make it into their 40s or 50s. Currently, the average life expectancy in this country is approximately 77.9 years. Part of enjoying your full potential during your later years is taking care of your smile.

Protect your teeth and gums by remembering these tips:

Be diligent about your daily oral care
If you want to keep your teeth, you need to take time to brush and floss. For individuals who have trouble with dexterity, look into an electric toothbrush and flossing aids that will make the task easier.

Don’t skip dental visits
Schedule your routine exams every six months and keep those appointments. Your dentist will evaluate your mouth and look for any indications of problems. If you notice something unusual, like bleeding gums, a sore that doesn’t heal, or recurrent pain, contact your dentist right away.

Update your dentist
During regular checkups, let your dentist know about your current medications and any medical conditions you are currently dealing with so that the provider can tailor your oral care accordingly.

Eat well
Your diet impacts your oral health, so select healthy options like lean meats, low-fat diary, fruits, and vegetables.

Replace missing teeth
Even with valiant effort, you may still lose a tooth. Don’t just leave the empty space in your smile. Remaining teeth can shift and create other oral health issues. Dental implants and dentures can restore the integrity and beauty of your smile.

We care about your dental health at Comfort Dental Weymouth. Shahram Moghaddam, DMD Weymouth Endodontics

When you welcome a new baby into your life, everything changes. Your routine is disrupted, sleep is limited, and things are pretty chaotic. During this time, you need to take care of yourself as well as your little one. An area that often gets overlooked is oral health care. As a new mom, remember these key points about why you need to make dental health a priority:

To keep your baby safe

While you were pregnant, your baby grew and developed in a utopian environment. Once your newborn arrived, he or she was exposed to millions of germs. Because their immune systems aren’t fully developed, new babies are more susceptible to infection. The bacteria in your mouth can be easily transmitted to your newborn, so keep up your oral care habits.

To ensure a healthy smile

Before your baby arrived, you probably had a regular daily schedule that included brushing and flossing. Getting up all night with round-the-clock feedings can throw off your routine and contribute to late-night snacks, which can increase the risks of tooth decay and gum disease.

To protect against dental problems

During pregnancy, many women experience swollen, inflamed, and bleeding gums, a condition known as pregnancy gingivitis. Once you give birth, it can take some time for your hormones to level off and return to normal. In the mean time, keep up with dental care to decreases your odds of gum disease.

To serve as a role model

As a mom, you have a little one who will watch your every move. Demonstrating good home care habits will encourage your child to adopt those same behaviors.

At Comfort Dental Weymouth, we care about your smile! Shahram Moghaddam, DMD Weymouth Family and Cosmetic dentist

If stains, gaps, or chips in your teeth have limited your smile potential, dental veneers can revive your vibrant appearance. Porcelain veneers will hide imperfections and create a flawless smile. Designed to mimic the translucency of tooth enamel, porcelain veneers produce beautiful, natural-looking results.

Custom Porcelain Veneers
Handcrafted to change the size, shape, or color of your teeth, traditional dental veneers are customized to fit your mouth. Your dentist will actually sit down with you to review your options and discuss style that you like. Using this information and impressions of your teeth, the doctor will design an individualized plan for your smile transformation. With traditional veneers, patients can attain the gorgeous smiles they desire in two to three visits.

Minimal-Prep Veneers
For a smile makeover with little or no enamel removal, consider minimal-prep veneers like Lumineers from Cerinate. Made from ultra thin layers of porcelain, these restorations can effectively renew your smile. Minimal-prep veneers can close space between teeth as well as create a more uniform appearance. Placement of minimal-prep veneers usually takes just one appointment. At Comfort Dental Weymouth, we offer Lumineers.

Snap-On Smile
While updating their smiles, many people are selecting Snap-On Smile until their transformation is complete. Made of acrylic material, the Snap-On Smile fits over your teeth and generates a temporary fix until your restorations are complete. People often choose Snap-On Smile for weddings, graduations, or to try out possible changes before making permanent decisions.

It’s about time you treated yourself to a beautiful, new smile! Shahram Moghaddam, DMD Weymouth Family and Cosmetic dentist