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Sky Dental focuses on many practice areas such as: pediatrics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, implant dentistry, and orthodontics

Oral health problems affect everyone, and children and infants are no exception. Many parents are surprised to learn that dental caries (tooth decay or cavities) is the leading chronic disease among children aged 5 to 17. While no child is immune to such problems, there are simple practices that parents can do to help ensure the good oral health of their child.

Parents should plan for their child to see a dentist for the first time by age 1 so you can develop a long-term dental hygiene and cleaning plan for your child. Having a plan, which should include visiting with your child's dentist regularly and early on, is crucial to preventing the development of tooth problems.

In addition to having a solid dental plan, your child's diet is a significant factor that can help, or hurt, your child's teeth. Foods that are high in sugars, like cake, cookies, candy, and soda, as well as starches, which are found in pretzels and potato chips, can cause tooth decay. Limiting your child's intake of these types of foods will help ensure that your child grows healthy teeth, and will also benefit your child's overall wellbeing.

Endodontics is a specialty of dentistry that focuses on both saving teeth and diagnosing oral and facial pain. Endodontic practice encompasses root canal prevention and repair, root canal surgery, traumatic injuries to teeth, facial pain, and emergency treatment for tooth pain.

It is common for people to see an endodontitst when they are in need of a root canal, which is the process of saving a tooth that is badly decayed or infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and blood vessel are removed from the tooth's center, and the inside of the tooth is sterilized, filled, and sealed. The result is a strong and healthy tooth. However, if these teeth go untreated, the tissue surrounding the teeth will eventually become infected, which will likely lead to further complications.

Many think that visiting the dentist is only to ensure the health of ones teeth. However, your dentist also does the equally important job of taking care of your gums, a practice that in the medical world is referred to as periodontics.

A common periodontal problem is periodontal disease, or gum disease, which is the infection of the gums. This causes gums to recede, easily bleed, and become swollen, red, or discolored. If left untreated, your gums will not be able to support your natural teeth, and eventually, your teeth will shift, loosen, or even fall out. Unhealthy gums not only impact your ability to chew and speak, but they can also be unsightly and damaging to ones smile.

Because gun disease is primarily caused by the build of up plaque, regular cleanings and good oral hygiene will help prevent periodontal problems. However, genetics also play a role. This means that some individuals are simply more susceptible to developing gum disease. As such, visiting your dentist regularly is the only way to diagnose and treat gun disease, which will prevent more serious problems in the future.

Besides the treatment of gum disease, other periodontal practices include: gum grafting, in which a small piece of tissue is taken from the roof of the mouth and attached around the tooth to halt gum recession; crown lengthening, a procedure that is preformed when a crown is applied or restored; and osseous surgery, a common surgery performed to thoroughly remove plaque and calculus between the gum and tooth.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery covers a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. This encompasses everything from cosmetic facial surgery to corrective jaw surgery and wisdom tooth removal. Because of the complex nature of oral surgery, oral surgeons complete up to six years of surgical and anesthesia training after becoming a dentist. Oral surgeons will help diagnose and treat facial pain, correct facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant procedures.

Losing one or more of your teeth can be difficult to deal with. Missing teeth not only effects what you can eat, but can also have a negative impact on your smile and self-confidence. Fortunately, advancements in implant dentistry make replacing missing teeth an easy and pain-free process, one from which you will emerge looking and feeling better than before!

When you get a dental implant, a titanium replacement for a root of a tooth is implanted in the jawbone. After the implant is inserted, a bond forms so that the jawbone actually grows into the implant, strengthening as the body heals. Once the mouth is completely restored, the implant is then used as the base for crowns, bridges, or dentures.

If you have lived with dentures, dental implants may be a great option for you! Unlike dentures, which can be removed and may limit what you can eat, dental implants are permanently anchored into the jaw itself, so they look, feel, and can be used just as any of your natural teeth!

A beautiful smile is a wonderful gift some people are born with. However, the reality is that most people's teeth do not develop perfectly on their own, which is why orthodontics can be so beneficial to people of all ages. The benefits of orthodontic treatment are striking, as all patients find that their new, beautiful smiles gives them a self-confidence that can change their lives.

It was not long ago that all braces were made of metal that was clunky and uncomfortable. Nowadays, though, orthodontic treatment has transformed, providing a range of treatment options so people are better able to enjoy their orthodontic treatment.

One of the most popular advancements in orthodontists is braces that are both invisible and removable, which allows patients to undergo orthodontic treatment with making only minimal adjustments to their everyday habits. These braces work for some, but not all, patients. Some patients may be required to were permanent braces, which are affixed to the teeth until treatment is complete. Whereas these braces used to be only of metal, it is now common for permanent hardware to be made of ceramic or plastic, making the appearance of braces hardly noticeable. Either form of treatment, removable or permanent braces, work in the same way - using carefully directed gentle force by adjusting the braces so teeth move slowly to a desired position.