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Q & A with Dr. Laji James 11-01-2012
Q: What got you into this specific medical field?
A: Most people who are afraid of the dentist are afraid because of a bad dental experience in childhood. I really enjoy working with children and have set up a practice that makes going to the dentist as fun and gentle as dentistry can be. I hope to instill in my patients a love and understanding of optimal oral health and a great relationship with their dentist.
Q: What landed you in your city, and what is it that you like about the neighborhood?
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Teeth Grinding, Part 3 03-10-2013
Question: What should we do if our child grinds his teeth?
A: If the child is under the age of 11 and only has mild to moderate wear on the teeth, then no treatment is necessary except regular checkups at our office every six months.
If the child is under the age of 11 and has severe wear on the teeth, then a customized treatment program based on the causes of the wear will have to be tailored to the child. Some examples of treatment include a custom mouth guard, tooth colored fillings, or consult...
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Teeth Grinding, Part 2 01-09-2013
Question: Why do children grind their teeth?
A: This answer will discuss why children grind their teeth. Why adults and teenagers grind their teeth is a different and more complex subject that will need to be discussed with the dentist.
No scientific study clearly explains why children develop this tendency. It may be a single cause such as the eruption of new teeth or it could be multiple causes. Other reported causes are improper alignment of upper and lower teeth, an earache or even stress...
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Teeth Grinding, Part 1 11-17-2012
Question: What should I do about my child grinding his teeth?
A: Grinding of the teeth is a common question that gets asked in our pediatric dental office by numerous parents. Most parents are referring to either the involuntary or habitual grinding of the teeth. Sometimes it occurs when the child is awake, but most often the grinding, or bruxism, happens while the child is sleeping. There are three questions that parents will ask regarding this topic:
- Is this bad?
- Why does it happen?
- What do we... read more
