Allergies in children

Children can develop allergies. Although it is impossible
to control what can trigger allergies in their children, parents
can monitor closely what they eat, what they are exposed to,
and symptoms.

Spring kicks off typically around March 20th, but allergies can
peak as early as February. Sometimes allergies stick around for long
periods of time.

It is important to know that allergies can sometimes feel like
a cold, a flu or even covid.

Monitor allergies vs covid:

Here are symptoms of covid:
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

Childrens allergy symptoms include:

Skin rashes or hives (atopic dermatitis or eczema)
Difficulty breathing (asthma)
Sneezing, coughing, a runny nose or itchy eyes
Nasal Congestion
this happens.
Stomach upset
Fatigue
Headaches

Children's common allergy triggers:

Outdoors: tree pollen, plant pollen, insect bites or stings
Indoors: pet or animal hair or fur, dust mites, mold, spring cleaning
Irritants: cigarette smoke, perfume, car exhaust
Foods: peanuts, eggs, milk and milk products

How Allergies affect your oral health

- Dry Mouth
- Tooth Pain
- Bad Breath

Can a Sinus Infection Cause a Toothache?

Dental Sensitivity can arise from allergies due to sinus infections.
Sinus infections attack the tissues of the teeth.

It causes redness and swelling. This can lead to a toothache.
This infection becomes more severe when you are experiencing
dental sensitivity. There are different things you can do to help
with this condition. You can use dental care products that help
with the discomfort caused by dental sensitivity.

Typical Toothache vs Sinus Toothache

How can we tell which is which?
Sinus toothaches will radiate pain typically in the upper molars.
This can lead to multiple teeth hurting.
If your child is feeling swelling in the face surrounding the nose
just above the gums together with molars in pain, this can indicate
a sinus infection. Sometimes pain can be felt with body motion.

A typical regular toothache can have severe pain and will most liklely
have a main single source.

Toothache treatments:

- Over the counter ibuprofen may help temporarily
- 30 second Saltwater rinses can help with inflammation.
- Cold and hot compresses for 15 minutes can help to alleviate pain

Types of allergies:

Food allergies:
Most common food allergies are peanuts and milk.
but this can include fish, eggs, wheat, soy, and shellfish.

Nasal congestion:
Your child may breath through the mouth when

Allergic rhinitis (hay fever): This includes runny and itchy noses.
In addition, it is common to see red teary eyes, ear problems and plenty
of sneezing.

Ear infections:
Allergies cause inflammation within the ear and should
cause fluid accumulation which will develop ear
infections and a decrease of hearing

Children at school and triggers:

Some of the triggers can include:
- School pets
- Dust irritation
- Blackboard dust

What can you do?

You can use over-the-counter prescription allergy treatments.
Have your child avoid irritants to the best of your ability
Work with the school to keep your child away from the blackboard dust
Be careful - keep children away from dust during spring cleaning

If you are visitng the dentist, tell your dentist that your child has
allergies.

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So what's the big deal about dental X-rays anyway? In fact,
these tests are one of the most important ways for dentists
to identify potential problems in teeth before they get worse.

Why dental X-rays are used?

Dental X-rays can help to see problems that cannot necessarily
be seen by an oral exam. They are used to track the progress of a dental
issue and/or treatment. This is done typically yearly - twice a year.
*Reasons for Dental Xrays:

Your age
Your current oral health
Pain in the gums
Bone loss in the jaw
Any symptoms of oral disease
A history of gum disease (gingivitis) or tooth decay
Decay development
Space in the mouth for incoming teeth.
Wisdom teeth development
If teeth are unable to emerge through the gums.
Decay beneath existing fillings.

Are there risks involved with Dental X-Rays?

Not to worry.
Risks from radiation exposure by using Dental X-rays are
extremely low.

When taking X-rays, to prevent exposure, dentists or
dental assistants will place a "bib-like" Vest over your chest,
abdomen, and pelvic area that are regulated by federal laws.

Children are well taken care of at Smile Central Dental.
Our practitioners and assistants are certified personnel,
are professional and dedicated to your child's safety at all times.

Types of Dental Exams:

The first type of exam you'll be given is usually referred to as a "dental assessment exam" or "dental point of care" exam. X-rays used in dental point of care exams are used to determine how healthy your teeth, jaw, and gums are.
Specifically, They are used to identify potential problems with teeth,
such as gum disease, cavities, tooth decay, and tooth sensitivity.

The X-rays will be taken using an endosseous ruler that is held
against your gum tissue. Using this ruler will give a closer
look at the teeth and the extent of any problems in teeth.

What can Dental X-Rays Find?

Looking at the types of X-rays will help to understand
what can be found.

Bitewing: dental X-ray designed to the crowns of the upper and
lower teeth simultaneously and to see if they match up.
One would bite down on a bar with a plastic
protective material to ensure the patient does not get exposed
to bacteria and germs.
This xray can help determine if there is decay between teeth.
In addition, it can detect filling wear.

Occlusal: This dental x-ray can show the roof of the mouth and detect
extra teeth that have not erupted through your child's gums.
In addition, it can help detect cysts, abscesses, growths, jaw fractures,
and cleft palates, and even foreign objects.

Periapical: This dental x-ray gives a full view of the tooth.
This includes the root to the crown. This is to see if there is
any changes in the bone structure surrounding the root.

Intraoral X-rays: This dental x-ray helps dentists locate cavities,
review root health, review bone structure, and the Jawbone.

ExtraoralX-rays: This dental x-ray helps dentists look at Skull and Jaw
bones, impacted teeth, jaw development, and to identify problems between the
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and teeth.
These x-rays are typically not used to detect individual tooth problems
or cavities.

Panoramic: This dental x-ray is used for reviewing tooth development,
finding impacted or emerging teeth and can display the entire mouth.

Tomograms: This dental x-ray shows just a portion/side of the mouth.

How often should a child have their teeth x-rayed?

Children: Children generally need X-rays done more often than adults
because their teeth and jaws are still in development and are susceptible
to be affected by tooth decay.

After dental X-Rays:::::: Re-write this when you come back!

- The dentist will review the xray results for abnormalities.
- A dental hygienist may perform a cleaning
- If a cavity is found, a dentist may discuss with you the options
for treatment such as a filling may be put in place and the crown
of the tooth restored.

- If tooth decay is detected, a root canal treatment may be done to remove any infected tissue and disposed of with the teeth.

To schedule a first consultation or visit, please contact us at
one of our locations:
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In NJ, some students will continue to learn in a hybrid program or distance learning.
However, some students in Essex county are scheduled to
go back to school fully sometime in April.

It is said that most schools will have students back fully
by the fall of 2021.
ref: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/coronavirus/2021/03/01/nj-schools-should-back-business-fall-murphy-predicts/6869368002/

Districts will provide testing for any student
who has traveled.

Staying updated on school guidelines:

Are students with disabilities required to wear face coverings in
school buildings and school buses?
Yes. All children are required to wear their masks when going back
to school. If a child has a medical condition or disability, parents should
communicate to the school if it is not possible.
This includes all school buses and school grounds.
In NJ a school day may consist of 4 hours of learning.
This may vary from county to county.

To learn more about NJ re-opening details about hybrid learning,
distance learning, traditional learning, and guidelines
Visit: https://www.nj.gov/education/reopening/faqs/

Passaic schools Covid info visit: Passaic covid info

Bergen schools parents resources:  North Bergen

Tips:

1. In school, it is very likely that children will have space between each other.
The school are likely to have hand sanitizer available for children
to use throughout the day, however, a tip may be to pack
a mini hand sanitizer in their backpack.

2. This may be difficult but your child should avoid contact with
other children such as shaking hands or holding hands.

3.Children should cover their mouths when sneezing

4. Talk with your children about safety precautions.
such as wearing a mask, sticking with their group,
cleaning toys and surfaces, and frequent hand washing.