Parenting a child can become overwhelming at times. From providing them with a healthy diet and proper medical care to ensuring they are happy at all times, it is easy to see the challenges. Unfortunately, many parents forget the importance of their child’s oral health. Even as a baby, proper steps should be taken to ensure the mouth, teeth, and gums are growing in the healthiest manner possible. Most experts recommend a first visit to the dentist by the age of 1 or at least 6 months after the first tooth erupts. Read More»
You have started a brand new year, which means it is time to do things a little better than you did last year. Usually, when it comes to New Year’s resolutions, people tend to try to lead a healthier lifestyle. Rather than having your main goal as losing weight this year, why not switch things up and make your main goal to improve your oral health? In doing so, you will not just be promoting healthy teeth and a gorgeous smile, but you will also be contributing to your overall health. Read More»
There are a variety of options to consider after choosing to have dental bridges installed, which can make it tough to determine what style is right for you. Following is a break down of the most popular options, which should help you narrow down the choices to one or two that best meet your expectations:
The Traditional Route
Traditional bridges are the most common option among patients because they’ve been tried and tested, and they offer reliable results. Read More»
With the Christmas holiday approaching, parents are starting to plan stocking stuffers and other treats for their children. Unfortunately, the traditional chocolates and other candy treats that are staples for most holiday stockings are damaging to teeth. If you want to build a stocking that will still be full of excitement and magic without damaging your child’s teeth, there are alternatives that you can consider. You can even help encourage proper dental hygiene with certain stuffers. Read More»
It seems like you can find anything on the internet, and one of therecent viral trends are videos of professional dentists and hygienists cleaning particularly problematic, tartar covered teeth. These videos are close up and graphic and many people may wonder if people only get a gross satisfaction from watching them or if they can serve some benefit. Below are some reasons why you may want to watch the videos. Read More»