A healthy smile relies on good daily care for your teeth and gums. Bacteria in your mouth can cause tooth decay and gum disease, so you need to brush and clean between your teeth every day to keep bacteria under control. Toothbrushing Your teeth are coated with a biofilm called […]
Parents can use these tips to help keep a toddler calm while in the dentist’s chair. Anytime toddlers experience something new and unknown, they may feel scared or upset. This is a fairly common response, especially for situations like a visit to the dentist. However, parents can use these tips […]
The sippy cup is a spill proof, lid-covered drinking cup designed to help parents teach their toddlers how to drink without spilling. Children can toss it, drop it and turn it upside down, but they can’t spill its contents. That’s thanks to a valve in the top that releases liquid […]
Dental Care Checklist: Don’t let dental visits slide! Adult life can sometimes be a juggling act and it may feel like you just can’t find the time for a dental visit. But making time for regular dental visits now can help keep you out of the dental office in the […]
Bad Habits Did you know that a lot of little things you do (or don’t do) could be bad habits that are affecting your oral health? These include everything from not brushing or flossing enough, to eating too many sweets, to even using your teeth to open a bag of […]
Pacifiers and Baby Bottles – When it comes to sucking, babies are naturals — maybe because they practice even before they are born! Children begin sucking on their thumb while in the womb to develop the skills necessary for breastfeeding. And for many kids, this skill has an added bonus: […]
Dental Self Care for Moms who deserve to be celebrated every day. So, if you’re a mom, it’s time to give yourself a gift that lasts a lifetime — the gift of great dental health. We get it, moms are busy people. But even if you don’t think you have […]
The clinical definition for a crossbite is “an abnormal relation of one or more teeth of one arch to the opposing tooth or teeth of the other arch, caused by deviation of tooth position or abnormal jaw position.” But unless you’re a health professional, this definition probably makes you say, […]
Start the new school year off right – with a beautiful white smile! It’s been a crazy year, but it’s that time…. Back to School and Work! No more sitting behind a computer screen for classes and meetings. It’s time to get back to in-person interactions! And what’s the first […]
Taking Action In A Dental Emergency A child’s early years are a time of learning, playing and new adventures. But as most parents know, childhood can come with its share of mishaps. Knowing what to do in case of a dental emergency, can save a lot of grief for you […]