Do you ever poke your head in your child’s room to check on your little one during the night? If you do, you may have noticed the development of a disturbing habit because 38 percent of children grind their teeth during the night. If you’ve witnessed this habit, the sight of the jaw sliding back and forth and the saw-like noises that result from these actions may have filled you with concern about your child’s teeth. But what would you say knowing that most teeth grinding (bruxism) in children does not require treatment? Your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani, explains why below. (more…)
Brighton Dentist: Dental Implants Can Restore Your Jawbone
When people think about a lost tooth, they tend to focus on how the loss affects day-to-day function and cosmetic appeal. However, few people realize that a lost tooth can result in bone density loss in the jawbone. Your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani, explains how a lost tooth contributes to jawbone density loss and how dental implants can restore proper bone density. (more…)
Brighton Dentist Shares Three Benefits of Implant-Retained Dentures
Do your dentures make you self-conscious? Do you have a difficult time speaking and eating? Ill-fitting dentures can take the enjoyment out of your life and lower your self-esteem. It’s difficult to smile when even the simplest tasks present a challenge and embarrassment lurks around every corner. Thankfully, there is a solution: implant-retained dentures. With the aid of dental implants from your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani, your dentures need never slip again. (more…)
Brighton Dentist: Encourage Your Child to Brush with a Tooth Brushing Chart
Does this conversation sound familiar?
“Brush your teeth.”
“No.”
(In a more serious tone) “Brush your teeth.”
“No.”
(Tinged with frustration) “Brush your teeth.”
“No.”
That one-word response can make you want to rip your hair out and give up. Unfortunately, giving up will put your child’s mouth at risk. In the absence of regular brushing, bacteria are free to attack teeth and cause problems like tooth decay. But when children become stubborn, how can you get them to brush their teeth without a struggle? Your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani, shares a useful strategy below. (more…)
Brighton Dentist: Which Type of Smile Are You Smiling?
Did you know that there are two types of smiles and that each has its own purpose? The study of smiles began with a French neurologist named Duchenne de Boulogne, and the two types of smiles are named after him. These smile types are called the Duchenne smile and the non-Duchenne smile, and one of these smiles has been associated with greater longevity and lower divorce rates. Here to differentiate between these smile types is your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani. (more…)
Brighton Dentist Prepares You for Several Dental Emergencies
You never know when or where a dental emergency could strike. Something as simple as tripping could result in damage to your teeth. Thus being prepared for an emergency situation is very important. But do you know what to do if you suffer a broken tooth, for instance? If you don’t, there is no need to worry. Your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani, is here to prepare you for a variety of dental emergencies. (more…)
Brighton Dentist Shares Three Causes of Toothaches
A toothache may seem like a minor problem that you can ignore, but consider this: pain is the body’s way of notifying us that something is wrong. Therefore, while it is true that some toothaches aren’t serious, others can be warning signs of oral health problems. To help you to decipher when a toothache is cause for concern, your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani, explores the causes of toothaches. (more…)
Brighton Dentist: Teach Your Kids the Proper Way to Brush
Because they are destined to fall out and be replaced by adult teeth, baby teeth are often thought of as a trial run. Thus if children don’t brush properly, parents may shrug, banking on the idea that their children’s homecare will improve over time. Unfortunately, this approach fails to realize just how important it is to care for primary teeth. If one of these teeth succumbs to an infection, that infection can spread, not just throughout the mouth, but throughout the body as well. Children may also suffer orthodontic problems if a primary tooth falls out too early. Thus, proper homecare is very important no matter a person’s age. But how do you get children to brush properly when so often they rush the process or miss large areas of their mouths? Your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani, has the answer. (more…)
Brighton Dentist Explains Root Canal Treatment
When you hear “root canal treatment,” what comes to mind? Many people think of a procedure that should be avoided at all costs. Unfortunately, that stigma toward root canal treatment is an unfair one. Root canal treatment can be very beneficial and can save you pain and more extensive dental work down the road. Your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani, walks you through root canal treatment as well as its benefits. (more…)
Brighton Dentist: Linking Gum Disease with Heart Disease
Have you ever seen a house sitting on a shifting foundation? Cracks run down the walls, and doors stick in their frames. However, once discovered, the source of all of the problems throughout the house can be traced back to a single problem. The human body often works the same way. Just as a house is made up of many parts, your body is made up of interconnected systems, and like the house sitting on the shifting foundation, some health concerns may be linked together. Recently, doctors have begun to discuss the connection between heart disease and gum disease. But do the two impact one another? Your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani, discusses the possible link. (more…)
