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What you need to know about Infective Endocarditis

May 7, 2019
5 min

What you need to know about Infective Endocarditis

Infective Endocarditis. This sounds like a frightening disease, and it definitely is. In fact, it can kill you. Fortunately, one of the most common causes is easily prevented. How can you protect yourself from this deadly disease? By simply keeping your mouth healthy! What is Infective Endocarditis? It is an infection of the endocardium, which is the membrane that lines the inside of the heart, protecting it. As you can imagine, an infection on the tissue that is supposed to

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DO I REALLY NEED TO SPEND MONEY ON A MOUTH GUARD?

Apr 23, 2019
6 min

DO I REALLY NEED TO SPEND MONEY ON A MOUTH GUARD?

Each year, nearly 5 million teeth are knocked out, with many of these incidents happening during participation in sporting events. In fact, the Journal of the American Dental Association reports that 13-39% of all dental injuries are sports related. However, participating in sports is an important part of many people’s lives, and there are many benefits to it. Getting involved in a sport helps maintain health, foster friendships, and generally improve your quality of life, wh

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Do I Need Antibiotics Before a Dental Procedure?

Apr 16, 2019
5 min

Do I Need Antibiotics Before a Dental Procedure?

Sometimes a dentist will recommend taking antibiotics before a dental procedure. Is this necessary? When and why would you need to do this? There are two reasons that your dentist will recommend antibiotics before treatment. The first is to treat an existing infection and the second reason is to decrease the chance of infection. When you have a tooth infection, a pocket of pus will form near the infected tooth and is sometimes called an abscessed tooth. An abscessed tooth is

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ADULT BRACES: Is it too late for me to have a beautiful smile?

Apr 9, 2019
5 min

ADULT BRACES: Is it too late for me to have a beautiful smile?

When you think of braces, most people think of a teenager smiling broadly, showing brightly colored brackets. While teenagers and adolescents make up nearly 75% of patients with braces, the popularity of braces among adults is growing. In fact, in 2014, the American Association of Orthodontists reported that nearly 1.5 million adults had braces. Some orthodontists even report that their adult clientele had jumped from 10% of their practice to a whopping 50% in the last 10 yea

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PERIODONTAL DISEASE: Why should you be worried?

Apr 2, 2019
5 min

PERIODONTAL DISEASE: Why should you be worried?

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is a widespread problem in the United States and can have a terrible impact on your health. It has been linked to serious health conditions, including heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that “47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease.” This is a huge number and, unfortunately, children are also susceptible. However, gum disease can be treated and, even better, c

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HOW DO BRACES WORK? WHY SHOULD I CARE?

Mar 28, 2019
6 min

HOW DO BRACES WORK? WHY SHOULD I CARE?

If you are considering braces for yourself or your child, all the information about options, length of treatment, and finances can seem so overwhelming that you may easily forget to consider an important factor, how does this even work? For the most part, we take for granted the fact that braces do work. However, the science behind how braces move your teeth is both interesting and helpful to know if you are considering them. Going into your appointment with an understanding

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How Can I Help My Young Child Avoid Cavities? Can Bottles or Breastfeeding Cause Them?

Mar 19, 2019
5 min

How Can I Help My Young Child Avoid Cavities? Can Bottles or Breastfeeding Cause Them?

Tooth decay in infants or toddlers is so prevalent that, according to the CDC, cavities are the most common chronic disease among children and adolescents. In young children, tooth decay is called early childhood caries (ECC), and the cause is important to know so you can be proactive in preventing it. No parent wants to take their toddler to the dentist to get fillings, but how can cavities be prevented? Is it true that bottle or breastfeeding can cause cavities? To answer t

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Orthodontic Treatment: What are my options? What do I need to know?

Mar 12, 2019
6 min

Orthodontic Treatment: What are my options? What do I need to know?

Your dentist recommended that you or your child get braces or other orthodontic treatment, so where do you go from here? If you are new to orthodontics, the sheer number of treatment options may be mind-boggling. Questions abound. Is there a difference in results between bracket braces and invisible braces? Will my child need rubber bands? What do rubber band even do? Why might my child need headgear? We have compiled a handy guide to the differences in standard orthodontic t

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Will Thumb Sucking Harm My Child’s Teeth?

Mar 5, 2019
6 min

Will Thumb Sucking Harm My Child’s Teeth?

Thumb sucking is so natural for babies that it is hard to imagine it could possibly harm them. Some of the cutest ultrasounds even show babies sucking their thumb while still in their mother’s womb. It helps them self soothe and is especially helpful during the pain of teething. Yet, many mothers have been told that they need to stop their child’s thumb sucking because it will cause problems with their teeth. Is this true? If so, how soon should you stop your child’s thumb su

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What is the Real Cost of Braces?

Feb 27, 2019
6 min

What is the Real Cost of Braces?

A Guide to Prices, Benefits, and Payment Solutions Your orthodontist has stated that you or your child needs braces. Now what? You know that quality orthodontic care is essential to the body’s overall health. Aesthetically, protruding or crooked teeth can take a toll on a child or adult’s self-esteem. Beyond aesthetics, crooked or severely crowded teeth can prevent proper brushing or flossing, making the mouth more vulnerable to tooth and gum decay. Misaligned jaws or incorre

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Are My Child’s Permanent Teeth Growing in Wrong?

Feb 19, 2019
6 min

Are My Child’s Permanent Teeth Growing in Wrong?

It is so exciting when your child gets their first loose tooth. They wiggle and play with the loose tooth, talk about it all the time, and get excited about a possible visit from the tooth fairy. This is just the beginning of a long process of all their baby teeth being replaced by permanent teeth. What if something happens and a permanent tooth grows in wrong? What if the incisors come in before their baby teeth come out? Or, what happens when the canine teeth stick out, or

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Should My Family Use Fluoride?

Feb 5, 2019
6 min

Should My Family Use Fluoride?

Fluoride, like so many things these days, is a controversial topic, with most people either strongly for or against it. On one side, people claim that the research from many decades supports the use of fluoride. On the other side, there are claims that it is a toxin and there are other natural substances that work better. So, what is the truth? What are the benefits and disadvantages of fluoride and how much is safe? First, fluoride is a natural substance found in the soil, w

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Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist:
Why does my child need both?

Jan 23, 2019
6 min

Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist: Why does my child need both?

When a child loses their first tooth, it’s a big milestone! As children start to show their jack-o-lantern smiles, parents often start to wonder how the adult teeth might grow in. With the naked eye, it is completely impossible to tell what your child’s smile will look like once they have their full set of adult teeth. Will there be crowding? Will they have crooked front teeth or an overbite? Did their thumb sucking causing permanent problems? More importantly, how can you se

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Things you didn't know your dentist was doing at your checkup

Jan 15, 2019
5 min

Things you didn't know your dentist was doing at your checkup

We all know that it is important to go to the dentist for regular cleanings and checkups, but did you know that your dentist is doing much more than cleaning during your appointment? The health of your whole mouth is important, and your dentist conducts a variety of screenings to determine the status of your oral health. In addition to cavities and gum disease, a dentist can even find signs of sinus infections, diabetes and oral cancer. Pediatric dentists have additional thin

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Why Would My Child Need to See an Orthodontist?

Jan 10, 2019
7 min

Why Would My Child Need to See an Orthodontist?

As children’s bodies grow and change, it is very hard to juggle every milestone with the next step in preventive dental and oral health care. Most parents may not even think to ask, “When does my child need to visit the orthodontist for the first time?” While braces and orthodontia are often associated with the pre-teen and teenage years, it is recommended that a child’s first orthodontic evaluation is scheduled at the age of 6 or 7. This may seem early, but there is good rea

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Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry Philosophy and Practices

Jan 4, 2019
5 min

Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry Philosophy and Practices

Welcome to the Jungle!!! At Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry, we strive to provide the highest comprehensive children’s dental care in a unique, fun-filled environment staffed by a team of caring, energetic professionals. Every aspect of our practice is designed to fulfill this mission statement, so you and your family will enter our offices knowing that every member of our staff is dedicated to providing you with the best possible dental experience. Environment plays a part

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Remarkably Diverse Teeth of the Animal Kingdom

Dec 18, 2018
5 min

Remarkably Diverse Teeth of the Animal Kingdom

Animals have teeth with specific shapes, sizes and quantities depending on what they eat and what their teeth need to be used for. Predators need sharper pointy teeth, while grazers need strong flat teeth. In the last few posts we have learned about the differences and similarities in the teeth of humans and other mammals but what about other types of animals like reptiles, fish and birds? Are their teeth like ours? Do they even have teeth? Additionally, nature is not always

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Powerful Molars That Come in Many Shapes and Sizes

Dec 4, 2018
5 min

Powerful Molars That Come in Many Shapes and Sizes

In the last two posts, we learned interesting facts about incisors and canine teeth in humans and animals. Now it is time to learn about molars and how they work with the other teeth. They are one of the most diverse types of teeth, and while some animals have smaller, sharp molars others have huge flat molars. They need to be strong enough to withstand the massive pressure of biting down. A hyena’s bite force is 1100 pounds per square inch and their molars are strong enough

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Incredible Canine Teeth in Humans and Animals

Nov 20, 2018
6 min

Incredible Canine Teeth in Humans and Animals

Did you know that a canine tooth is the longest human tooth ever extracted? It was pulled from a boy in India last year and measured a whopping 1.44 inches! Just imagine how tough it would be to eat and speak with a tooth that long in your mouth. The tooth currently holds the guinness world record. So why do we have teeth named after a dog? Actually, most mammals, particularly the predatory carnivores and omnivores, have canine teeth. These are the longer pointed teeth on the

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