Are you having a hard time getting your child to take care of their smile? With the holidays fast approaching, you want them to take even better care of their pearly whites with so many sweets and treats coming at them. We want your children to have great dental care,...
Read more » With so many concerns surrounding your teen’s healthy development, one important factor to manage is their oral health. During this time in their life, they are exposed to new situations and fads with their peers. You can help them navigate this stage to build healthy habits for a lifetime of...
Read more » As their primary caregiver, one of the most important aspects of bringing your child in for their first dental visit is learning how best to care for their teeth. We are happy to show you how to clean their mouth daily and answer any questions or concerns you may have...
Read more » Bringing your child in for their first dental visit early in their life is so they get used to being in a dental office and won’t get nervous. Once your child is older than two, depending on their temperament and personality, they might experience anxiety at the different sights and...
Read more » Chronic stress and certain other conditions can cause children to unconsciously clench and grind their teeth while sleeping. While it might at first seem to be little more than a nuisance that causes sore jaw muscles, unaddressed night grinding can lead to a wide range of oral health complications. Over...
Read more » One of the most important health care procedures you can provide for your child is via oral health care. Your child will not be able to clean their mouth until they are at least 6 years old. However, steps can be taken to help keep your smile safe, so it...
Read more » Young kids like to put up quite a fuss about going to the dentist. It’s hard to blame them, too, since the dentist’s office is full of sharp-looking things that go into someone’s mouth. Being scared of the dentist is perfectly normal. What’s also normal, though, is developing a love...
Read more » Brushing your child's teeth twice each day with fluoridated toothpaste is an essential first step in cleaning away bacterial deposits from the mouth while also helping to maintain strong tooth enamel. At the same time, you also need to make the effort to thoroughly floss their teeth at least once per...
Read more » Your child’s smile is full of differently shaped teeth designed to perform specific functions for biting and chewing the food your child eats. In particular, the molars and premolars in the back of the mouth have primary responsibility in grinding up bites of food, which is why their biting surfaces...
Read more » Are you aware of the oral health implications of becoming a teenager? As if there wasn't enough to worry about, teenagers are also reminded that the last of their permanent teeth will be growing in, so they will need to be taking care of their smile, so it can continue...
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