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Whether you’re interested in finding out more about your child’s oral health or you’d like to learn more about oral cancer screening and prevention, you’ll find the following links and resources full of interesting information. Give Kennett Dental a call at (484) 734-1085 to schedule your family’s next dental appointments.
- This webpage from the Oral Cancer Foundation offers a wealth of information regarding the facts, statistics, and risk factors for oral cancer.
Last updated 9 days ago
You make regular appointments with your family dentist, because you care about the smiles of your family. However, oral health is about far more than just pearly white teeth and a lack of cavities—failure to maintain good oral health can lead to serious oral complications and problems with your overall health
The Benefits of Good Oral Hygiene
- Good oral hygiene is vital to the prevention of cavities and oral diseases. That’s why it’s important to teach your children to brush and floss regularly. It’s also important to schedule regular appointments with your family dentist for oral exams and cleanings. By helping your child develop good oral health habit early on, he or she is more likely to maintain healthy habits in the future, leading to a great, confident smile for life.
The Consequences of Poor Oral Hygiene
- Without regular prevention and maintenance for your children’s teeth, they can begin to develop not only cavities, but also gum disease, or periodontitis. Periodontitis in children is more common than many people think. In fact, the majority of patients under 18 years of age suffer from gingivitis, the first stage of periodontal disease. Gingivitis on its own is not a dental emergency, and it is easy to treat and prevent. However, left untreated, gingivitis can quickly develop into more advanced stages of periodontal disease.
- Once periodontitis develops in children, they may develop tender, swollen, painful gums that bleed easily and recede away from the teeth, sometimes exposing the root of the tooth. Without proper treatment, periodontitis can lead to tooth loss and possibly heart disease later in life.
If you are concerned about maintaining excellent oral health in your children, contact the family dentists at Kennett Dental in Kennett Square. We also offer adult dental services, including dental implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic dentistry. Give us a call at (484) 734-1085 today to schedule your appointment.
Last updated 15 days ago
Helping your child learn the proper way to care for his or her teeth should be a top priority. During a visit to your family dentist, you'll learn more about proper dental care practices, but this video can also help you out. Colgate has created something that will show you how to accomplish this goal and lay the foundation for a life of excellent oral health in your child. This video also addresses the proper motion for brushing as well as the length of time you and your child should brush for effectiveness.
If you are looking for a family dentist to help you care for your child’s teeth, contact us at Kennett Dental in Kennett Square. We’ll be glad to help you show your child the right way to brush. We also offer general and cosmetic dentistry services for adults. Call (484) 734-1085 for more information today!
Last updated 22 days ago
According to estimates from the American Cancer Society, approximately 35,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2012, with an expected mortality rate of 6,800. Whether or not you use tobacco products, it is recommended that you have regular screenings for oral cancer. Fortunately, your family dentist knows how to screen for and detect oral cancer in its early stages, when it is most treatable. VELscope is a state-of-the-art breakthrough dental technology that is capable of detecting soft tissue abnormalities in the mouth without the need for unpleasant oral rinses that leave your mouth feeling dry.
How It Works
VELscope is different, because it uses a unique blue spectrum light to fluoresce the soft tissue of the mouth naturally. Because healthy tissues have a distinctive pattern, abnormalities are easy to spot with the aid of the light. Your family dentistry office can perform an oral cancer screening in about two minutes using this innovative technology.
How It Benefits You
If you have never been screened for oral cancer or it’s been a while since your last screening, talk to your family dentist about adding a VELscope screening to your next oral hygiene appointment. Remember, early detection is the key to effectively treating oral cancer. The best part is that VELscope is completely safe, fast, and highly effective.
At Kennett Dental in Kennett Square, we have added VELscope screening technology to the practice for your health and convenience. We also offer cosmetic dentistry and dental implants along with all of the general dentistry services you would expect at an exceptional dental office. Give us a call today at (484) 734-1085 to learn more about our services or to schedule your appointment.
Last updated 29 days ago
Routine dental care is essential to maintaining your overall health. Check out these great resources from around the web for more information on the importance of regular dental examinations and dental cleanings as well as the advantages of Invisalign. Give Kennett Dental a call at (484) 734-1085 for more information on our patient services.
- Explore this article from Invisalign.com to learn how the Invisalign system makes it easier to maintain proper dental hygiene.
- Check out this link from WebMD.com for more information on the various types of oral malocclusions.
- How often should you visit the dentist? Visit this link from Colgate.com for more information on routine dental exams.
- Did you know that gum disease increases your risk for heart disease? Check out this article from the American Academy of Periodontology for more information on the link between periodontal disease and heart attack.
