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Navigating Through Your Children's Dental Care With Less Stress

Kids need to see the dentist by the time they are a year old, or once their teeth start to grow in, whichever comes first. But just because a kid should go to the dentist doesn't meant that they actually want to go! After raising eight children of my own, I understand the challenges of child and teen dental care. From dealing with toddlers crying in the waiting room to teens needing braces and not wanting them, every parent has their own dental nightmare stories to tell. The point of this blog is to help new parents navigate through their children's dental needs with less stress and more dignity.

Parent Of A Newborn? You Need To Know About Baby Bottle Mouth Syndrome!

Posted on 19 September 2016

Babies. They are quite vocal at times, aren't they? When they cry, parents do everything they can to try to figure out what is wrong. Sometimes, babies simply want to suckle. It's not that they are hungry, but the suckling action helps them self-soothe. Because of this natural instinct that babies have, many parents cave in and put their baby's down to sleep with a bottle. But doing so can damage their precious little teeth. [Read More]

3 Causes Of Chronic Bad Breath In Adults

Posted on 29 July 2016

Everyone gets bad breath occasionally. Forgetting to brush your teeth, getting an oral infection or consuming a garlicky meal can all lead to temporary bad breath. However, for some people, bad breath is a daily struggle. If your breath always smells, it could be caused by one or more of these three factors. Tobacco If you use tobacco, your habit may be the cause of your chronic bad breath. This type of bad breath is colloquially known as " [Read More]

Dental Abscess Types, Symptoms And Treatment

Posted on 25 May 2016

Understanding the types and symptoms of dental abscesses is important so you can recognize them quickly and get treated as soon as possible. Here is some information about dental abscesses so you can be prepared in case you ever face this problem. Dental Abscess Types Dental abscesses arise from bacterial infections of the teeth and gums. Abscesses are classified depending on where this infection originated. Abscesses that were caused by infections in the pulp of the tooth are known as periapical abscesses. [Read More]

Four Reasons to Take Your Family to a Family Dentist

Posted on 26 April 2016

In this day and time, every professional wants to specialize in what they are doing. Dentistry is no different. In the United States alone there are nine recognized areas of dental specialties. While specialization has its place, if you are looking for a dentist you can stay with for the rest of your life, there are real benefits to utilizing a family dental practice. This type of dental practice offers so many more benefits outside of simply providing top-notch dental care: [Read More]