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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…