Dr Fawzia Husain Dentist

07/05/2023

Baseball cap, ice cap, nightcap... pulp cap?

You may be familiar with the others, but, have you heard of pulp capping? We use this technique to keep dental pulp, and subsequently your actual tooth, from dying. If the pulp becomes infected and the tooth dies, a root canal will be required to save the it.

07/02/2023

Losing their first baby teeth can be a scary time for children (and some parents), but it's perfectly normal. It also happens differently for every child, so there's no need to fear when baby teeth take their time. Here's more about what to expect when your child begins losing baby teeth. 🦷

Your child probably won't lose her first tooth until she hits first grade, but if you're curious about the future, here's a sneak peek at big-kid teething patterns.

06/30/2023

🪥 Did you know that 25% of adults DO NOT brush their teeth twice a day?! This increases their risk of developing tooth decay by 33%!

06/28/2023

According to recent clinical trials, the amount of plaque between teeth (and the mouth overall) was significantly reduced when participants flossed before brushing. So remember, a healthy mouth always puts floss first. 😃

06/25/2023

Root canals are performed as a means of saving teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted, so it can seem unnecessary to perform root canals on baby teeth. In reality, it's quite important to your child's health.

Does your child need a root canal on their baby teeth? Learn more about why root canals are necessary on baby teeth, and what you & your child can expect.

06/23/2023

Brace yourself for this orthodontic joke!

06/21/2023

Root canal treatment is necessary when the tooth pulp, or the canals holding the pulp, become infected or inflamed. This can be caused by cavities, injuries, fractures, or repeated dental treatments.

06/18/2023

Here's a lesser known dental fact: Did you know the modern toothbrush was not developed until the 1700s?

A man from England named William Addis attached boars' bristles to a bone handle, creating a toothbrush that was actually mass-produced. Brushes with nylon bristles and ergonomic handles were later developed in the 1930s.