Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

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Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Hi! My name is Addy Reed. I’m 57 years old and have been neglectful about going to the dentist. Last month was my first dentist visit in six years. I had always been diligent about twice a year cleanings and checkups, but time got away from me until one of my crowns came out. As we age, the dental work from years past tends to do that. When you neglect to visit the dentist on a regular basis, the list of things that need to be done may grow; at least this was my experience. I left the dentist office with an extensive list of things I needed to have done. The office staff was very kind. They are working with me to set up a plan. I’m going to share some ideas on how to tackle a dental treatment plan, keeping it affordable and not too overwhelming.

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Protect Your Child's Eyes From Sunlight All Year Round

20 September 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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During the summer, not only do you need to apply sunscreen to your kids, but you also need to make sure that their eyes are protected from UV rays. During the winter, you might feel that your kids aren't as much at risk, but sun glare can be damaging to eyes even during the winter. Sunlight can reflect off of the snow and can cause damage to your kids' eyes. 

UVB Rays

There are several types of UV rays that make their way to the earth's surface. UVB rays are responsible for causing sun burns and can also lead to the formation of cataracts. With a cataract, vision can be cloudy. This is a condition that usually develops in older people, but there are some children who develop cataracts, and some children have cataracts at birth.

UVA Rays and Blue Light

UVA rays are not as damaging to your eyes, but they can still have an impact on your macula, which affects your central vision. Visible blue light not only comes from the sun, but also from digital devices. Exposure to visible blue light can lead to macular degeneration. Macular degeneration can affect your child's ability to drive and recognize other people.

Winter Light Exposure

The light that reflects from the snow can lead to snow blindness. This is when you experience extreme sensitivity to light. You may also experience the sensation of sand in your eyes. Long-term exposure to light during the winter can lead to the formation of cataracts, blurred vision, a difficulty seeing at night, and even blindness.

Children who are the most vulnerable are those who have light-colored eyes. Because of the risk that winter sun poses for your child's eyes, it's not a bad idea for your child to wear sunglasses when going outside even in the winter. 

​Pediatric Eye Care

The best way to make sure that your child is not suffering serious health effects from exposure to sunlight during the winter is to make sure that your child is taken regularly to a pediatric eye care center. Your child should first see an optometrist when he or she is six months old.

Then, your child should see an optometrist before starting preschool. However, if your child is squinting, complaining of headaches, rubbing his or her eyes, or holding items really close when reading, you might want to schedule an appointment to a pediatric eye care center like Youth Dental & Vision.