Visiting the dentist can cause children worry and anxiety. In fact, dental anxiety is common among both children and adults. However, the fear should not stop your child from going to their dental visits. There is a direct link between one’s oral and overall health. This is especially true for children. Their oral health in … Read more
Laser dentistry is an effective treatment for a variety of dental issues. It can treat hypersensitivity, tooth decay, and gum disease. It can also professionally whiten your teeth. The technology has found use for decades and has a variety of benefits. Due to the unique benefits of the treatment option you may wonder, can kids … Read more
You have probably seen a number of dental products that contain fluoride. Over-the-counter products such as toothpaste and mouthwash can contain fluoride. Additionally, if you have had a professional dental cleaning, you have likely had a fluoride treatment. Fluoride is a natural mineral that helps strengthen your teeth and prevent tooth decay. It also supports … Read more
There’s nothing more chaotic than planning a family schedule with kids. On top of your own life and schedule, you also need to include time for your child’s busy schedule. This includes school, pick-ups and drop-offs, sports events, art classes, parent-teacher conferences, and the list goes on. Consolidating your schedule can be a major benefit. … Read more
Due to the importance of dental health as it pertains to our overall health, maintaining your child’s six-month checkups is important. Dental fear and anxiety can be very real for children and impact their relationship with their dental health and the dentist’s office. Research shows that nearly ten percent of children have dental fear and … Read more
Your child’s first dentist visit can be intimidating. But there are ways to make it comfortable and convenient for all parties involved. One of the most important factors in our overall health involves dental health. In fact, poor dental health has been linked to chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even strokes. Starting … Read more
While most people often associate root canals with permanent teeth, children may require a root canal in certain circumstances as well. Children have their baby teeth until around the age of six or seven when they begin to fall out. After a child’s baby teeth fall out, their permanent teeth should erupt shortly after. If … Read more
Everyone has a sweet tooth, and there’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to a piece of candy every now and then. Especially around the Fall season, with Halloween around the corner, it’s hard to resist taking a few bites of something delicious. As long as eating too many sugary sweets doesn’t become a habit, you … Read more
At some point in our childhood, usually around the age of six or seven, we begin to lose our baby teeth. We may remember putting our tooth under our pillow, awaiting the tooth fairy, but most of us forget how the tooth fell out in the first place. Was there considerable pain? Did they fall … Read more