“Six months already?” You might find yourself asking this question as you receive a reminder for your next dental check-up. Many of us wonder if these biannual visits are genuinely necessary. After all, if you brush and floss daily, and have no apparent issues, is it crucial to see your […]
As your family’s partner in oral health, our team understands the importance of nurturing healthy smiles from a young age. When it comes to addressing baby tooth cavities, parents often wonder whether intervention is necessary. If you find yourself in this position with your little one, here’s the best approach […]
A Guest Blog by Theraplay Many parents don’t realize how closely teeth correlate with children’s speech development. Teeth have the ability to impact how children articulate words, produce sounds, and can have a lasting effect on a child’s ability to talk. Without teeth, a child would struggle with speech and […]
School will be back in session before you know it. Whether your child will be in the classroom or learning from home, a healthy smile is still a back-to-school essential. Some schools require a back-to-school dental visit. Still, it’s always a good time of year to schedule one of your child’s […]
A visit to the dentist can often include a lot of new sights, sounds, smells, and sensations. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or individual sensory issues, the abundance of sensations and stimuli may be overwhelming. However, making regular trips to the dentist is an incredibly important part of […]
The American Association of Pediatric Dentists recommends taking your child to the dentist by their first birthday, or within six months of their first tooth erupting. At their first visit, you may see the dentist perform a knee-to-knee exam, also called a lap-exam, for your little one. This is a common […]
Tori Spelling is sharing that her teeth used to be “disgusting.” During the June 4 episode of her podcast misSPELLING, the 51-year-old actress was joined by her best friend and dentist Dr. Kevin Sands as they discussed her decision to get veneers. “I always say I have a fear of the […]
Having bright, beautiful teeth depends on more than just brushing twice a day. It also depends on the strength of your enamel, the outermost layer of your teeth and the first line of defense against daily wear and tear. What you eat and drink, or even certain medical conditions or […]
Your mouth is more than just a tool for eating and speaking. It’s also a window to your overall health and well-being. Your oral health can affect your mood, your confidence, your appearance, and your quality of life. That’s why it’s important to take good care of your teeth and […]
Whether patients arrive for a dental cleaning, teeth whitening or other routine procedures or need emergency treatment for broken or abscessed teeth, dental visits can be stressful. In fact, one study found that more than one-third of people experienced dental anxiety. It’s common for dental clinics to have televisions in the […]