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A Simple Schedule for Lifelong Smiles When it comes to healthy teeth, preventive dentistry is always the best medicine. That’s the whole idea behind re-care—a consistent schedule of dental checkups every six months. These visits are about so much more than just a cleaning. They’re a chance for your child’s dentist to catch minor issues…

Your child’s smile journey begins here. When should you take your child to the dentist for the first time? If you’re like many parents, you’ve probably asked yourself this question more than once. The general guideline is simple: Schedule their first dental visit by age one or within six months after their first tooth appears.…

Parents need comfort and reassurance too. If you’ve ever felt your heart race before your child’s dental visit, you’re not alone. Many moms and dads actually feel more nervous than their kids when it’s time for a checkup. Worries can pop up about how your child will behave in the chair, whether the dentist will…

A Safe and Welcoming Place for Every Child As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child happy, healthy, and thriving. But when it comes to dental visits, you might feel a bit anxious—especially if your child has special needs. You might wonder, “Will the dentist understand? Will my child feel safe?…

Get Ready For a Healthy School Year The start of school is just around the corner. Is your child’s smile ready to take on another year? Starting a new school year can be fun, overwhelming, and exciting, and one thing your child needs to prepare for is another year of keeping their oral health in…

Can my child get their teeth whitened? Everyone wants to be confident in their smile, so if your teen thinks their teeth aren’t as white as they could be, they may be asking you, as a parent, if they can get their teeth whitened. You may be wondering if it is okay. The answer is…

Celebrate the little things. Firsts are always a big deal in a child’s life. Their first tooth, first day of school, first dental visit. But over time, all of these firsts begin to blend together, forgotten in the excitement of life. Though these events are easy to shove aside, it doesn’t make them any less…

When Tiny Teeth Need a Little Extra Help As parents, we do everything we can to keep our kids healthy—and that includes their teeth. But sometimes, even with regular brushing and visits to the dentist, a tooth might develop a cavity that’s just too big for a simple filling. Or maybe a tooth gets chipped…

Helping Little Smiles Feel Big and Brave It’s totally normal for kids to feel a little uneasy about visiting the dentist, especially if it’s their first time or they’ve had a not-so-great experience in the past. Dental anxiety is more common than you might think, and as a parent, it can be tough to watch…

Do pacifiers and thumb-sucking affect my child’s dental health? Children often use self-soothing techniques to calm themselves down when they are upset. This can include sucking their thumbs or sucking on a pacifier. These are natural habits that children learn on their own, but, unfortunately, they can affect your child’s dental health over time. At…

Find great sports programs for kids in Omaha. Participating in a sports program is ideal for children. It can help with their health and social development. Through these activities, it can help your child build friendships, learn teamworking skills, conflict resolution skills, as well as a love of exercise and movement. No matter what type…

Keep on Smiling, Kid! Your child’s smile can light up a room, but if your child is experiencing a dental issue, like a cavity, it can make them feel self-conscious about themselves. If your child has a dental issue, they may feel bad about how their smile looks, especially when comparing themselves to their friends.…