Common Winter Mouth Woes

Winter may be chilly, but that shouldn’t stop all the fun! But sometimes, the mixture of the cool temperatures and harsh winds can wreak havoc on your little one and their mouth. 

Feel free to enjoy the winter in as many ways as you can think of, but be aware of these common winter mouth woes in the process to ensure your child keeps smiling throughout the season.

Canker Sores
Those winter treats may taste great, but they don’t sit well in your mouth. The higher consumption of acidic foods in the winter is a recipe for canker sores. Of course, completely avoiding these holiday treats may be easier said than done. If your child winds up suffering, try swishing one teaspoon of salt and a half-cup of water to help clean the sores or contact us and inquire about our laser dentistry services!

Cold Sores
You don’t just need to protect yourself from the sun in the warmer months. Continue to use products with an SPF of 15 or higher, even in the winter, as exposure to sun can lead to cold sore breakouts. Additionally, make sure your child is getting a good night's rest and regularly keeping their hands clean to avoid the spread of any bacteria. 

Teeth Sensitivity
Your child may feel a sharp pain while eating during the colder months of the year. Even if you take precautionary measures to avoid certain foods, the cold temperature and wind can be enough to leave their teeth feeling sore. Try brushing with a desensitizing toothpaste.

Chapped Lips
Exposure to wind, cold, and sun creates the perfect environment for dry lips. Make sure you and your little ones are wearing a daily SPF lip balm and apply it often throughout the day. Drink plenty of water and think about installing a humidifier in your rooms. A little extra moisture in the chillier months never hurts!

If you have any questions about how to improve your child's oral health please give our offices a call. We specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment. Visit our website to schedule an appointment at one of our three locations.

Benefits of Laser Dentistry

Is your child suffering from cavities, canker sores, or even fever blisters? Certainly not ideal, but thankfully laser treatment can help. Laser technology allows dentists to perform procedures with less pain, noise, and fear, which means no more kicking and screaming! Sound enticing? We thought so.

Here are some other benefits of laser dentistry.

Safety: If used by a trained practitioner, this technology is just as safe as any other dental instrument. However, your child will need to wear special eyeglasses to protect their eyes from the laser.

Painless: With this treatment, your child will overall feel more comfortable before, during, and after their appointment. Dental procedures with laser beams are painless, which also means there is nothing to be afraid of - coming in for a visit will become a breeze (if it wasn’t already)!

Accuracy: It may be hard to believe, but the laser treatment process is almost perfect. Laser technology uses a very narrow beam of light, allowing the surrounding areas to be left untouched.

Controls Swelling and Bleeding: Since the treatment only touches the affected area, the accuracy of this technology also helps reduce swelling and bleeding. If you notice swelling after the procedure, apply ice to the affected area.

Limited Return Visits: Need multiple procedures performed? With laser treatment, everything can be done in one single visit. Know what that means? You get to save time and energy on multiple dental appointments, sounds like a win all around.

Want to utilize the benefits of dental laser treatment? Our doctors at all three of our locations are experienced with laser treatment and have received extra training after residency in lasers. Schedule an appointment with Adelberg Montalvan or learn more information by explorin

The Benefits of Laser Dentistry

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We know both children and adults can be fearful of the dentist due to hearing the dreaded screeching of the drill in your ear. Luckily, we offer a product that avoids just this - and is virtually painless.

Our WaterLase dental laser allows us to gently clean out most cavities without the need of using shots. It also allows us to work on multiple teeth in multiple areas of the mouth. It is a more comfortable and overall superior treatment with less pain, fewer needles and less noise. Plus, the laser helps alleviate and eliminate painful canker sores and fever blisters, and frenectomies are done more comfortably and simply.

At Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental, we have more combined experience in laser dentistry than ANY other pediatric dental office on long island. With this advancement in laser technology, now you and your family can benefit from a new method of dental care.

Benefits of WaterLase:

• Accuracy and precision - we are able to remove tooth enamel decay (the hardest substance in the body), bone and gum tissue precisely while leaving surrounding areas unaffected
• Reduced trauma to teeth - no need to worry about hairline cracks and fractures that can be cause by high speed drills
• Less bleeding and swelling - due to its conservative cutting action, the WaterLase performs many soft tissue (gum) procedures with little or no bleeding and less post-op swelling.
• Fewer dental visits - since you often do not need shots or anesthesia, we can perform cavity preps in all areas of the mouth in just one visit
• Versatility - from decay removal, cavity preparation, root canals, smile design, gum and bone surgical procedures and many others. Let us be a one stop shop for you!

Be sure to visit WaterLase.com for more information and feel free to contact our offices for any questions or concerns you may have!