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Preparing For Gum Surgery

By Hedrick Lepsch


While babies aren't eating tons of sugar and don't even have teeth till they are around 3 months old, they still need help keeping up on their dental hygiene. Babies can start getting dental problems relatively early on. Some of their problems can be caused by breast milk as well as formula but they can definitely start getting problems once they start diversifying their diet. Here are some things you can do to take care of your baby.

The strange mix of shaving cream and your old toothbrush will get crayon marks off the walls if your kids (or your inner child) decide to use the nice white walls as a drawing board. It's a neat little trick that will keep your stress down, your walls sparkling, and your landlord happy.

It is always a good idea to consult with your surgeon or dentist before you go in for oral surgery so you can understand what medications you will be taking after, and what you should expect from the procedure. Once you have had this meeting, it is a good idea to talk to a friend or relative so they can pick up your prescriptions. That way they will be ready for you once the procedure is finished. Especially because you may be feeling a little groggy and sore, so you won't want to pick them up yourself.

Choose a friend or family member to come with you to your surgery appointment and to drive you home. It is a good idea to ask your companion to stay in the office until your surgery is finished, in case it ends early or they need to be given information. Some anesthetics can make you incapable of driving, so this step is incredibly important. If you have children, it is a good idea to have someone take care of them for you as you recover.

When brushing your baby's teeth you need to have a small toothbrush that has a bit of a fatter handle so they can hold it well. It is also important to get a toothbrush with a smaller head so they don't gag on it. There should be a pea-size of toothpaste on the head and the toothpaste shouldn't have any fluoride as it can be harmful on the body if swallowed. Many parents will do it all of their baby but if you give them the chance to brush their own teeth it can help them develop good habits at a young age.

Cleaning out the dust from computer fans and other small crevices on your electronic devices is made easy with toothbrushes. They even work great for cleaning out mechanical parts under the hood or crevices on guns.If you have a small, furry pet, toothbrushes work at great, gentle groomers. For brushing or bathing, old toothbrushes are your friend!

For the creative mind, you can use old toothbrushes for decoration. They can be melted and bent into bracelets or toys for babies. You could also use them for picture frames, magnets, or any other craft you can think up. You can also create unique paintings using old toothbrushes.So next time you visit your dentist in Sandy, UT, and get your new toothbrush, make sure you hang onto your old toothbrush and take advantage of its versatile uses!




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