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The Importance of Baby Teeth: Building a Strong Foundation for Future Smiles
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…
continue reading blog Brushing and Flossing Techniques for Kids: Making Dental Care Fun
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…
continue reading blog Creating a Joyful Journey: Fun and Exciting Dental Visits for Kids
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…
continue reading blog Designing a Healthy Smile: Early Orthodontic Assessments for Your Child
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…
continue reading blog Pediatric Dental Emergencies: 7 Tips for Parents on Immediate Care
Know what to do in the event of a dental injury. Just as it is vital to ensure your kids’ safety and health in any other emergency, it’s important you know what steps to take if your child faces a dental emergency. The following dental emergency tips for parents will help you decide how to…
continue reading blog Teeth Whitening 101: Safe Practices to Make Your Teen’s Smile Even Brighter
Stained and discolored teeth are among the most common complaints people have about their smiles. And this concern is by no means restricted to adults. Teens are often concerned about the appearance of their smiles. With the right guidance and a variety of different treatment options, teeth whitening can help provide your teen with confidence…
continue reading blog Inhale, Exhale, Smile: How Nitrous Oxide Can Ease Your Child’s Dental Visit
Nitrous oxide is among the most widely used methods of sedation used in dentistry. Commonly known as laughing gas, it helps keep patients of all ages calm and comfortable during a wide range of dental procedures. It is an important tool in managing dental anxiety in children, and it could be the right choice to…
continue reading blog Custom Mouth Guards: Why Your Young Athlete Needs to Wear One on the Field
If you’re reading this, chances are you have a child that is involved in at least one or more sports. In fact, nearly 60 million kids in the U.S. are registered to play a youth sport. This means you have something in common with most parents—you experience the joy and satisfaction of watching your child…
continue reading blog Teething Signs: How to Tell if Your Child is Teething and What You Can Do
When a child cuts their first tooth, it can be an emotional time for parents. It is a significant milestone for their little one, setting the stage for them to learn to eat solid foods and even to talk. But it also means your baby is starting to grow up. And that can be a…
continue reading blog Top 5 Benefits of White Dental Fillings for Children
Silver vs. White Dental Fillings Most people are familiar with traditional metal dental fillings. Those silver-colored fillings are called amalgam fillings. While amalgam fillings are common, white (composite) dental fillings are becoming the standard, especially when it comes to pediatric dental restorations. A composite filling is more aesthetically pleasing and less noticeable than a traditional…
continue reading blog Sealants: How Your Child Can Benefit From the Invisible Protectors of the Teeth
Dental sealants are designed to help protect your child’s teeth from cavities. As a parent, you have a lot to worry about when it comes to your children, including their health and wellness. If you are looking for a little more peace of mind to help keep their teeth protected from cavities, ask the staff…
continue reading blog Does Your Child Have Special Needs? We Make Dental Visits Easy
It’s time for a peaceful dental appointment. When you have a child with special needs, certain things require just a little extra care. You may have a child who developed severe dental anxiety, or perhaps one who gets overstimulated if there’s too much light or noise. Every child’s needs are different, so it’s important to…
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