What to Expect at Your Child's First Dental Appointment
Have you ever wondered when your child should visit a dentist for the first time? If so, you are among many parents who frequently ask the question. And like many parents, you may be surprised by the answer.
Dental Health Tips
How to Teach Young Children to Brush Their Teeth
It’s especially important to teach young children that brushing their teeth needs to be part of their daily routine, not only for good breath but also to prevent tooth decay and gum disease and promote general good health.
Dental Care for Infants and Toddlers: Nurturing Smiles
Cultivating good oral hygiene habits from an early age sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles and helps to prevent tooth decay and related complications.
Cavity Prevention: 4 Tips
Your child is unique: choosing the best fit for your family can take the confusion out of cavity prevention!
Dental Care During Pregnancy
Your body changes during pregnancy – and so will your mouth! Most oral changes are common, caused by increased blood flow and circulating hormones, and will resolve once your baby arrives, but some dental problems can and should be addressed during pregnancy.
Candy and Tooth Decay: 4 Tips for a Healthier Halloween
You might think that dentists dislike Halloween, but it’s not true! We like to celebrate with you and your family, but we don’t want your child to be visiting us later with a toothache.
Dental Procedures
Dental Sealants: Protecting Your Children's Teeth
If your child has deep pits and grooves on their back teeth (molars), your dentist may recommend sealing your child’s teeth. Sealants are thin protective coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the molars to prevent tooth decay.
4 Reasons Why Wisdom Teeth May Need to Be Removed
Third molars, more commonly known as “wisdom teeth,” are teeth that form in our teenage years. If these teeth can be easily cleaned, stay healthy, grow in properly and don’t affect the bite, they can stay in the mouth for a lifetime.
Dental Emergencies
Knocked Out Teeth: 5 Questions Parents May Ask
Kids often get dental injuries, and one of the toughest situations is when they accidentally knock out a front tooth. This can be scary for both the child and the parent. Sometimes, it happens while playing far from professional help.
Can Injured Teeth in Young Children Be Saved with Root Canal Treatment?
When dental trauma such as a knocked or chipped tooth happens to a young child, there is – of course – cause for concern. Today, advanced techniques in root canal treatment including dental tissue engineering can help save some of the injured teeth that otherwise would not be savable.
Common Questions
Can Milk Cause Cavities?
Despite increasing consciousness about the dangers of sugary drinks, milk and milk-alternative beverages remain an area of confusion. All types of milk can cause cavities if they are inappropriately consumed.
What Are "Shark Teeth"?
The front baby teeth start falling out at around six years old. However, what if you see another row of teeth behind the baby teeth? Some people call this “shark teeth” because of its distinctive look as the adult teeth come in behind the baby teeth.
Tooth Whitening for Teens: How and When to Do It Safely
Tooth whitening can improve how a smile looks and feels. Here are some things parents need to know if their teen asks to get their teeth whitened.
Thumb-Sucking: When Should Parents Intervene?
If you are concerned about your baby sucking her thumb, no need to worry. Sucking is a normal reflex in babies and thumb-sucking is a common activity among infants and toddlers.
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