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Dr Thomas Choi (dentist)

Discovering Oral Health Issues with Dental X-rays

Discovering Oral Health Issues with Dental X-raysThere are dental problems that can’t be determined with an oral exam alone. Because of this, your dentist might need to conduct dental x-rays for individual diagnosis. Also, if you switch to a new dentist, your new dentist will apply this procedure to get an accurate image of your dental health and familiarise the appearance of your teeth.

Dental X-rays help your dentist foresee disorders of the teeth and its surrounding tissue. X-rays also assist the dentist in finding and treating dental issues before they can develop further, which helps you save money, stressful discomfort, and possibly even your life.

Procedures for Dental X-rays

1.When the dental x-ray passes through the mouth, teeth and bones are the ones you will absorb more ray than gums and tissues. Thus, teeth appear lighter on the concluding x-ray image.

Presenting Tongue Cleaning to Child’s Oral Health

Presenting Tongue Cleaning to Child’s Oral HealthAs children grow up, it is important that you start teaching them the basics and importance of tongue cleaning. Brushing and flossing the teeth is good, but combining these two with tongue cleaning is even superior for an impeccable oral hygiene.

Why Do I Need to Clean My Tongue?

This is the first question that your kids might ask you when you tell them to clean their tongue. They could be used to tooth brushing but not scraping of tongue. The white film found on the surface of the tongue must be scraped away for it can cause unwanted conditions in the body. Here are the main reasons you can tell them on why tongue cleaning is also a must for their vulnerable oral health:

  • Get rids of bad breath
  • Improves taste buds for better food tasting
  • Prevents body from reabsorbing toxins
  • Good for their delicate teeth and gums
  • Upholds overall oral wellbeing