Advanced Nerve & Laser February 2019

3941 FM 2181 Corinth, TX 76210 940-202-1218 www.nerveandlaser.com

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Celebrating the Year of the Pig

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A Walk in the Woods Is the Prescription Looking for Your Next Family Pet?

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CBD Oil and Neuropathy Spicy Salmon Tartare

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Temporary Doesn’t Mean Unimportant

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Baby Teeth THE THAI REPORT:

Dental and oral health advice from Dr. Bao Thai’s other half at Swisher Dental. A few years ago, my family took an amazing trip to Italy. We had the best time, but one thing that really surprised me was how often people complimented my son’s teeth. Connor does have very nice teeth, but people were surprised that we bothered to take care of him. Apparently, in Italy, most people believe that since baby teeth fall out anyway, they are not important and, therefore, parents do not have to worry about their children’s oral health until their permanent teeth start to come in. This was a huge culture shock and a reminder that a lot of people, even here in the United States, do not realize how important baby teeth really are. This month, I want to talk about three ways baby teeth affect our oral health of the rest of our lives. • Dr. Maria Lopez-Howell of the American Dental Association has described baby teeth as “nature’s braces.” Baby teeth save space for permanent teeth and help guide them into place when they come in. If a baby tooth is lost early due to damage or decay, the permanent tooth can drift below the gums or grow in crooked.

• Strong, healthy baby teeth encourage good nutrition. Dental pain from cavities can make it hard for kids to chew, leading to nutrient deficiencies during their formative years.

• Your teeth are as important as your lips or tongue when it comes to speaking. Baby teeth help kids learn correct pronunciation. As a dentist, my associate Dr. Jennifer Joung and I take care to teach our young patients how to take care of their baby teeth. That said, it is so important that parents and grandparents also teach children good oral health habits. Right now, parents who schedule an appointment for their kids to see Dr. Joung for the first time can get $100 off the bill. Call Swisher Dental at 940-312-6939 and learn why there is no such thing as “too young” to start taking care of your teeth.

–Dr. Suzanne Thai

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