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What’s Lurking in Your Saliva?: Saliva. Just the word can conjure an array of images in your imagination. From salivating at a delicious meal to studying Pavlov’s dogs to watching a baseball player spit, life is full of saliva! And that’s a good thing because saliva is very important for oral and overall health. Problems with saliva can lead to [] The post What’s Lurking in Your Saliva? appeared first on Chamblee Orthodontics.

Is Thumb Sucking Dangerous?: Thumb sucking is normal behavior for babies and young children. But just how normal? More than 75% of little ones suck their thumbs, fingers, hands, pacifiers, or other items such as the corner of a blanket during these early years. Most kids stop this behavior on their own between the ages of three and six. [] The post Is Thumb Sucking Dangerous? appeared first on Chamblee Orthodontics.

Pacifier Pros & Cons: To binky or not to binky? Pacifier use for infants has been a subject of debate as long as they’ve been around. Dr. Ceneviz shares some pros and cons below. Pros Pacifiers can soothe a fussy baby. Whether your child has a strong sucking reflex or has difficulty falling asleep, a pacifier can be an [] The post Pacifier Pros & Cons appeared first on Chamblee Orthodontics.

Fun Dental Facts Did You Know?: Dentistry is serious medicine, and daily oral hygiene is a top priority. But teeth can be pretty fun, toonot to mention fascinating. For starters, have you ever seen the full sets of baby teeth and adult teeth present in a child’s head x-ray? Go ahead, look it up. There are tons of interesting dental facts [] The post Fun Dental Facts Did You Know? appeared first on Chamblee Orthodontics.

What Are Maxillary Teeth?: The upper teeth formed along the maxillary jawbone are called maxillary teeth and include the top incisors, molars, premolars, and canines. Dr. Ceneviz shares more information about maxillary teeth below. Understanding the role of the upper teeth and caring for them properly is important in the fight against bacteria and infection in gum tissues and [] The post What Are Maxillary Teeth? appeared first on Chamblee Orthodontics.

Why Haven’t My Child’s Permanent Teeth Come In?: If your child’s permanent adult teeth haven’t emerged in a timely manner, you may wonder if there is a reason to worry. Chamblee Orthodontics would like to share a few possible reasons permanent adult teeth can be delayed. Is There Enough Space for the New Teeth to Grow? The most common reason for permanent teeth [] The post Why Haven’t My Child’s Permanent Teeth Come In? appeared first on Chamblee Orthodontics.

Will the Gap in My Child’s Teeth Ever Close?: Diastema is the medical name for a space or gap between two teeth. While the most commonly gapped teeth are the two at upper front and center, a gap can occur between any two teeth. There are many potential causes for gapped teeth, including: Teeth that are too small for the jawbone Teeth that are [] The post Will the Gap in My Child’s Teeth Ever Close? appeared first on Chamblee Orthodontics.

The Discovery of X-Rays: Dr. Ceneviz can diagnose and screen for a host of maladies thanks to sophisticated imaging technology. X-rays are now so frequently used and so effective that most of us take their capabilities for grantedbut it was not so long ago a tumor or damaged bone couldn’t be found without the patient actually being cut open! [] The post The Discovery of X-Rays appeared first on Chamblee Orthodontics.

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Why Do Kids Need Space Maintainers?: If your child loses a tooth too soon or needs a baby tooth extracted due to decay, Dr. Ceneviz may recommend space maintainers to support their dental health. Space maintainers are custom-made acrylic or metal dental appliances that can either be removable or cemented into the mouth. Their purpose is to keep the space open for [] The post Why Do Kids Need Space Maintainers? appeared first on Chamblee Orthodontics.

An Alkaline Diet for Oral Health: Acids and bases might sound like something from far back in your memory, like middle-school science class, but the concept is still very applicable to every aspect of life today. The foods and beverages you consume daily have a very big effect on your oral health and overall health, for better or worse. You can [] The post An Alkaline Diet for Oral Health appeared first on Chamblee Orthodontics.

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Integrative Orthodontics for Kids: Dr. Ceneviz at Chamblee Orthodontics finds integrative orthodontics for children a fascinating subject that many people may not know about, and today we’d like to give you a brief overview of some of the benefits. We used to have plenty of room for all our teeth, and anthropological evidence shows no genes for crooked teeth. [] The post Integrative Orthodontics for Kids appeared first on Chamblee Orthodontics.

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If You Can’t Stand Dental Floss, You Might Need This: We know a lot of our friends and neighbors aren’t fans of being asked how often they brush and floss, but at Chamblee Orthodontics, we hope you know it’s because we care and want to help you keep your smile healthy and beautiful for life! Getting to know your habits also helps us personalize your [] The post If You Can’t Stand Dental Floss, You Might Need This appeared first on Chamblee Orthodontics.