Talking to Your Kids About Gum Disease
There’s something about your child’s beautiful smile that can just make you melt. But you may not realize that as soon as your children get teeth, they become susceptible to gum disease. Although certain types of gum disease more prevalent in adults, children still can be affected by gum disease. Regular dental visits definitely help […]
Learn MoreTeaching Your Children to Floss Properly
Health habits started early in life are hard to change – if you want your children to have good oral hygiene habits, start training your kids while they are young. One of the best dental health habits you can teach your child is how to floss properly. Food particles and plaque can settle between the […]
Learn MoreDoes My Child Need Braces?
Whether your child needs braces or not is a question that should be answered by an experienced, orthodontist. However, there are quite a few signs that you may notice as a parent that could indicate braces are needed. If orthodontic problems aren’t addressed properly and promptly, they can end up impacting your child’s oral health […]
Learn MoreCombating Child Obesity with Dental Health
When you bring your child to the dentist, you expect to discuss things such as how to properly brush and floss, lifestyle changes that can help improve your child’s oral health, and even what foods are dangerous for your child’s teeth. What you don’t expect to discuss is childhood obesity, but that is what is […]
Learn MoreDoes My Child Need Dental Caps?
Dental caps, also called dental crowns, are thin tooth-shaped porcelain covers for the teeth. The main goal for dental caps is restoring full use of the tooth, and sometimes enhancing tooth appearance in adults. In children, caps may sometimes be necessary when a child still has their baby teeth if their teeth are damaged. When […]
Learn MoreWhat are Teeth Made Out Of?
Many people think that teeth are a type of bone, but the truth is that your teeth are far stronger than your bones. In fact, this is probably why it’s very common for archaeologists to find more teeth than they do bones when they’re doing excavations. Your teeth withstand a lot of pressure when you’re […]
Learn MoreDo You Want to be a Dentist When You Grow Up?
If you have decided that you want to be a dentist when you grow up, you’ve chosen a great career! Dentistry is one of the best professions for people who enjoy helping others, people who enjoy learning about and working in the medical field, and people who enjoy educating patients. As a dentist, you can […]
Learn MoreNational Dental Assistants Week
Every year, the first full week of March happens to be Dental Assistant Recognition Week, and this week is dedicated to dental assistants because of all the incredible work they do to keep a good dental practice going. For 2018, Dental Assistants week will be March 4-10, and it’s a great time for practices to […]
Learn MoreIt's Tooth Fairy Day!
Today, we use sparkles, fun colors and fruity flavors in toothpaste to encourage our children to brush their teeth; however, these options were not available in the mid-1920s so, the Tooth Fairy was created. Primary Tooth Loss Can Be a Traumatic Experience As we grow, our bodies undergo numerous changes; however, some believe that the […]
Learn MoreTop 4 Tips to Remind Kids to Brush
Building good oral hygiene habits while your children are young is crucial to good lifelong oral health. Sometimes getting kids to brush their teeth is a battle, and many children simply have a tough time remembering to brush their teeth. Yelling at your kids to go brush their teeth can turn brushing into a tug […]
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