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Tongue Function\Problems in Wheat Ridge
The search for the cause of a preschooler's difficult behavior leads to a surprising discovery... This article will help you gain insight on how a tongue tie results in incorrect tongue function, as well as airway obstruction, which [...]
Laser Post-Treatment Instructions in Wheat Ridge
Post-Op Instructions For Laser Surgery The use of Laser for soft tissue surgery is a very safe and predictable form of treatment. It allows us to do surgery with the result of minimal bleeding and swelling; thus post-operative pain [...]
Why A Reverse Swallow Is A Problem
A child swallows 2xs per minute. With an incorrect swallow, the facial muscles push against the direction of growth, preventing the face from developing to its full genetic potential. The lips and cheeks greatly affect the positioning of [...]
Why mouth breathing is a problem for children
Did you know that medical profession now recognizes mouth breathing as abnormal? Mouth breathing in childhood affects the development of the face and mouth. As a result, children who mouth breathe may not develop to their full genetic potential. [...]
Our WHOLE child mission statement
Whole child approach to pediatric dental care in Wheat Ridge [caption id="attachment_3511" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Meet the Kid Focus team, located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado[/caption] At Kid Focus Dentistry, we don’t just look for cavities. Every child who comes [...]
Pediatric laser treatment in Wheat Ridge
Benefits of pediatric laser dentistry At Kid Focus Dentistry, we are excited to introduce the use of laser dentistry for most of our soft tissue surgeries. Laser treatments offer a variety of benefits over traditional scalpel surgery including: [...]
How to brush and floss
How to brush: Start with a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste Clean outer tooth surfaces- use a 45degree angle toward the gumline Clean chewing surfaces with back and forth strokes Clean inner surfaces with vertical up-and-down strokes. How to [...]
Steps for a healthy mouth from birth until age 6
Development of the mouth and teeth Baby teeth are important because they help signal the correct sequence for the adult teeth to erupt into. Early loss of baby teeth can cause undue crowding and growth problems. 6-year molars [...]
Mouth and soft tissue injuries
Treating mouth injuries at home Mouth injuries in children usually look worse than they really are. There are so many blood vessels in the areas near the head and neck, that even a tiny cut on your little [...]
Avulsed (knocked out) teeth
What is a tooth avulsion? An avulsed tooth is a tooth that has been completely knocked out or removed from its socket. Teeth that have been avulsed can be saved, but require immediate treatment. Your best chance for [...]
Trauma
How To Treat Soft Tissue Injuries Infant/Toddler Trauma Fractured Permanent Front Teeth First Aid For Knocked out tooth (Avulsed Tooth) Chipped Tooth (Fracture) No pain- Low pain Moderate pain and sensitivity Severe [...]
Severe Pain
Enamel dentin-pulp fracture -Please see a dental provider immediately to treat the injury! Clinical Findings A fracture involving enamel and dentin with loss of tooth structure and exposure of the pulp. Redness in the middle of the tooth structure. [...]
Crown Root Fracture Without Pulp Exposure
Clinical Findings Crown Fracture extending below gingival margin Treatment Treatments widely vary due to where the fractured ends under the gum\bone Most likely a combination of orthodontic, surgical, restorative, and endodontic treatments. Follow up In 6-8 weeks then 1 year. [...]
Avulsion
Avulsion of permanent teeth The prognosis for avulsed permanent teeth very much depends on the actions that someone makes at the place of the accident. Therefore, we want to promote and encourage public awareness of first-aid treatment for [...]