Avoid Fruit Juice Before Age 1
Blog Highlights: Labels such as “no added sugar” and “100% juice” give parents a false idea Juice can wreak havoc on children’s teeth and can contribute to obesity If a child is old enough to eat solid food, give them the sliced, diced, or whole piece of fruit Who isn’t guilty of filling their child’s […]
Gum Recession
Blog Highlights: Our gums serve an important purpose Gum recession can happen for a variety of reasons There are treatments Our gums serve an important purpose. They protect the roots of our teeth. When the gums start to recede this exposes the roots. As a result, you may experience sensitivity to hot and cold and […]
What Family Guardians should do for Oral Health?
Blog Highlights: Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is very important. But you should know that the same thing should also apply to the rest of your family. Family guardians will have to teach the rest of the family the value of maintaining the proper oral hygiene practices. In most cases, they might have to […]
Teens and Oral Health
Blog Highlights: Oral health is a matter that should concern all of us simply because tooth decay can happen to anyone at any age Teenagers today should know that brushing their teeth twice a day and flossing once per day is a great way to keep their teeth in good condition for a lifetime The […]
Using Nitrous Oxide for Dental Treatments
Blog Highlights: See how you can stay calm while the dentist performs complicated procedures on your teeth with the use of Nitrous oxide Nitrous oxide is also known as laughing gas and it is used for sedation and for helping patients manage pain and anxiety Nitrous oxide is safe to use for as long as […]
Knowing when your Child should see the Dentist
Blog Highlights: Children need to have their first dental checkup as soon as the first tooth erupts The dentist will need to check the baby’s tooth in order to assess its condition as well as to check the overall condition of the child’s mouth The first checkup is also the best time for you to […]
The Importance of Baby Teeth and How to Avoid Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Blog Summary: Tooth decay can start as soon as your baby’s first teeth come in Baby teeth work as place holders until the permanent teeth are ready The likelihood of tooth decay increases when a baby’s teeth are subject to sugary liquids for long periods of time, including breast milk Even though your baby’s teeth […]
An overview of Adult Sealants
Blog Highlights: Dental sealants are plastic coatings that are painted on your teeth’s chewing surfaces so that they get more protection Your teeth’s fissures and pits are very hard to clean and this is a hot spot for bacteria and for cavities Sealants can also be used on baby teeth so that they will not […]
