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New Year, New Healthy Habits for Your Family The New Year is a time for fresh starts and exciting goals—and it’s not just for adults! Kids can join in on the fun too by setting their own New Year’s resolutions. Teaching children to set goals not only helps them develop responsibility but also encourages habits…

What to do if your child chips a tooth. Watching your child explore the world around them is a joyous thing. Children approach the world with a curiosity and a fearlessness that is unique to their age and stage. As they grow more confident and spread their wings, you want to keep them safe from…

Is it time for baby’s first dental appointment? Congratulations on your little bundle of joy! A baby’s firsts are always full of joy, and maybe a little fear and anxiety for the parent. From the first smile, to their first word, to their first tooth—these milestones are memorable moments in your child’s life. But it’s…

Have fun, but be careful! If you’re a parent, more than likely you’ve dreamt about wrapping your kid in bubble wrap at least once. Sure, we want our little ones to have fun, explore the world, and excel in their sports, but we also want them to be as safe as possible. It’s often suggested…

Ready to get out? More than likely, you’ve found yourself wanting to do more outside the house with your family at least once. But when are you supposed to find the time? It takes so much effort to put together the outings that you’re left scrambling if you even try to do something. These two…

When should you start thinking about braces? As a parent, you want nothing but the best for your child, including a bright and healthy smile. That’s where orthodontics comes in. When it comes to braces for kids, the sooner you understand the process and your child’s potential needs, the better prepared you’ll be to support…

Why Sealants Matter for Your Child’s Teeth As a parent, you want to ensure your child’s smile is healthy and bright, and one of the best ways to protect those pearly whites is by applying dental sealants. Sealants offer a proactive, cost-effective way to protect your child’s teeth from decay, particularly during those formative years…

New Experiences Matter It’s not uncommon for new experiences to be a little scary for some children. This is especially true when it has anything to do with medical treatment or dental visits. With the number of adults who also suffer from dental anxiety, it makes it even harder to avoid spreading the fear to…

Baby teeth are just temporary, right? They’re just baby teeth. If they’re temporary anyway, why should we worry about them? This is a common misconception when it comes to baby teeth. Many families believe that since the teeth typically start to fall out around the age of six, any cavities or severe misalignments don’t make…

The Toothbrush Battle We’ve heard it a thousand times before—brush your teeth! Keeping up with your daily oral hygiene is one of the best ways to prevent tooth decay. The thing is, when we try to explain this to our children, they often don’t listen. Let’s face it, they don’t really care. After all, if…

Dental Anxiety—A Common Problem It’s not uncommon for children to feel nervous about dental visits. It can seem like a strange place, and their friends at school are good at filling them with scary stories. If this underlying fear is left alone, it has the potential to grow into adulthood. This is one of the…

The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that children have an orthodontic evaluation by the age of seven. Some moms and dads find that advice surprising, seeing as their kids’ mouths are still growing and they still have some baby teeth. But, as it turns out, that’s exactly why it’s wise for your child to have…