If you have one or more teeth missing teeth, your dentist may have already spoken to you about the installation of dental implants. A dental implant is a prosthetic tooth that replaces the crown and root of a lost tooth. The root of the lost tooth is replaced when the implant rod or screw is surgically implanted into the jawbone. During the installation, the metal screw or rod is drilled into bone.…
Read More »Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that leads to developmental delays, including delayed tooth eruption. Delayed tooth eruption means that a child’s teeth don’t grow through their gums on schedule, and it can lead to dental problems later in life. Here are three things parents need to know about Down syndrome and delayed tooth eruption. What are the signs of delayed tooth eruption? Normally, children’s teeth erupt on a fairly regular schedule.…
Read More »Malocclusion means that the upper and lower teeth don’t fit together properly. The upper teeth should be slightly ahead of the lower teeth, and points and grooves of opposing molars should fit together comfortably. This condition is very common among people with Down syndrome; here are three things parents need to know about Down syndrome and malocclusion. What are the signs of malocclusion? There are many visible signs of malocclusion. You may notice that your child has a visible overbite or underbite, and you may notice that their teeth don’t come together properly.…
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