The discolouration shows the pulp, or soft inner tissue (nerve) has been injured. This represents a possible source of infection that should be assessed and monitored. Take your child to the dentist who can determine the next course in action. Yes, when the Knob Hill office closed Dr. Brian Gold and his staff moved all your records to this new location, joining up with Dr. Lisa McLean.

It is very common for kids to fall and bump their front teeth. If the tooth is broken or misplaced, see the dentist as soon as possible. If the tooth remains in normal position and is intact and not loose, expect some tenderness for up to a week. Avoid using the teeth for biting. If the gums are cut, a warm salt water rinse will disinfect the area and help healing. Teeth that have been bumped will sometimes turn colour.

Possibly nothing. However, it may abscess and cause damage to the permanent tooth growing above it if left untreated. This would also cause the primary tooth to be lost before its proper time. We generally recommend that these teeth be treated to avoid potential problems.

Once you have peeled each potato add it to a chilled water solution that has either concentrated lemon juice or white vinegar. It only takes a tablespoon of the acidic lemon juice or vinegar per half gallon of water and this helps slow down the oxidation. Also, fill up the container so there is not much air left and seal it before placing back in the refrigerator.

If you use metal skewers for baking potatoes, heat the skewers first. This seals the potato and prevents the center of the potato from turning dark.

We recommend rinsing the child's mouth with warm salt water. You may place a cold washcloth on their face if it is swollen. Children may be given Children's Tylenol or Children's Motrin for tooth pain. (Never give aspirin to children) If your child is currently experiencing pain, contact our office to schedule an appointment immediately. » Return to Top

The most important thing to do is to remain calm. If you have the tooth, you should attempt to insert it back into its socket and then contact us immediately. If you have difficulty re-inserting the tooth, place it in a glass of milk and contact us immediately. » Return to Top

It might not be you or your camera, but rather where you're taking your film or media card for prints. Automated printers used in many high-volume stores won't turn out reliably good prints without skilled technicians operating them and optimizing every photo. Show us the problem photos and we may be able to reprint them to make them look better. Occaisionally though, there might be other reasons for your prints to be dark or light.

This is a common problem. It is usually caused by a dead pulp in the tooth. A bleaching procedure may be used to lighten the tooth. In some cases a crown or a veneer may be the best approach.

It is very important that every adult and older child that interacts with your baby learns baby sign language.

Studies have shown that as people age, their teeth may shift. This variable pattern of gradual shifting, called maturational change, usually slows down after the early 20s, but subtle changes continue. Even children whose teeth developed into ideal alignment and bite without treatment may develop orthodontic problems as adults. The most common maturational change is crowding of the lower front teeth. Wearing retainers as instructed after orthodontic treatment will stabilize the correction.

The most important thing to do is to remain calm. Then find the tooth. Hold it by the crown rather than the root and try to reinsert it in the socket. If that is not possible, put the tooth in a glass of milk and take your child and the glass immediately to the pediatric dentist.

Now is an excellent time to start brushing. Baby teeth can decay and when they first come in they are more vulnerable to decay causing bacterial plaque. Brush twice a day with a small smear of fluoride toothpaste.

If the tooth is a permanent tooth, time is extremely crucial. Immediately stick the tooth back in the socket. Don't worry about getting it in straight or having it turned backwards, just get it in the socket and immediately call your dentist. If you are uncomfortable placing the tooth in the socket, put it in a glass of milk and get your child to the dentist as quickly as possible. If the tooth is a baby tooth, do not put it in the socket because damage to the permanent tooth can occur.

Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. (Do not scrub it or clean it with soap -- use just water!) If possible, replace the tooth in the socket and hold it there with clean gauze or a wash cloth. If you can't put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with milk, saliva, or water. Get to the pediatric dental office immediately. (Call the emergency number if it's after hours.) The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth.

First of all, the cause of the dark tooth must be determined. It could be due to an earlier trauma to the tooth or previous root canal treatment. In such a case external teeth whitening treatments may not help. Your dentist may try internal bleaching which may take several sessions. If not, consider dental bonding, porcelain veneers, or capping the tooth to mask the darkness.

Your tooth sustained some sort of injury or trauma. Upon impact some blood pigments enter the dentinal tubules and caused a discoloration (intrinsic) stain. There may also be a possibility that delicate nerve is dying or dead. A dead tooth is referred to as a NECROTIC or NON-VITAL tooth. Whitening will definitely lighten the tooth. It may take allot longer to whiten because of the gray color, but you will see results.

Several members of the Turning Winds staff are experienced in transport procedures. Often these staff members fly into your nearest airport and transport the adolescents to our facilities. Transports generally occur early in the mornings in order to ensure the successful transport of your child. Airport security is always notified for emergency purposes. The Turning Winds staff will check into a local hotel the day prior to the scheduled transport and will meet with you over dinner that evening.

Absolutely. You may whiten all your teeth and then continue to whiten just that ONE tooth. After reading the above information you may have to log a considerable more amount of time to achieve a result you are happy with.

If the baby teeth are moderately to very loose, there is no immediate treatment. Patience is recommended. This is a normal process. The tongue will push the permanent lower front teeth forward. If the teeth are not very loose, your child should be seen to take an x-ray and evaluate the situation. Most children stop sucking their fingers between the ages of three to five. Sucking of a finger can have a significant effect on the bite.

Llamas and alpacas are herding animals and very social, and are most happy when in the company of other animals, preferring other llamas or alpacas. Being alone is very stressful.

Answer: The satin finish we used to offer is a plating. Eventually it will wear away. How fast this happens depends on the slave's skin chemistry, how much she wears it, and many other things. Similarly, the magnetic collars are made of a non-stainless alloy because stainless steel isn't magnetic and will likewise eventually discolor. If you want a collar that won't turn grey, order a stainless steel one.

Primary, or "baby," teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt. Some of them are necessary until a child is 12 years old or longer. Pain, infection of the gums and jaws, impairment of general health and premature loss of teeth are just a few of the problems that can happen when baby teeth are neglected.