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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.

2-Step Guide To Temporarily Treating Your Cavities At Home Using Natural Ingredients

Posted on 18 March 2016

If you have cavities in your teeth that you are waiting to have filled, you may be experiencing some achiness or pain, especially if they are deep enough to expose your teeth's pulp. If so, use the following two-step guide to temporarily treat your cavities at home using natural ingredients found in pharmacies, supermarkets and natural health stores. About The Ingredients The peppermint oil used in both steps of this treatment serves more than one purpose. [Read More]

3 Reasons Crowns Are Superior Over Dental Fillings

Posted on 17 February 2016

When your dentist finds a cavity that is really large, you shouldn't be surprised if he or she suggests using a dental crown to fix the problem. Dental crowns are products commonly used for a number of dental problems, and they are often the best solution for the problems your teeth may have. Here are three reasons crowns are often a better choice than fillings.  Dental Crowns Are Strong If you compare a dental filling and a crown, there is really no comparison when it comes to strength. [Read More]

Considering Dental Implants? What You Need To Know About Bone Loss

Posted on 21 January 2016

If you're missing teeth, dental implants are your best option for tooth replacement. They function just like your natural teeth, and they also look and feel just like natural teeth. The most important thing that you need in order to be a candidate for dental implant surgery is enough bone in your jaw to hold the implants in place. If you don't have enough bone, you may need a bone graft procedure before you can have your implants put in. [Read More]

4 Things Parents Need To Understand About Pediatric Dental Insurance

Posted on 28 August 2015

When selecting a dentist for your child, you have many things to consider. But before you even start looking for a dentist, it is important to understand your child's dental insurance and purchase a plan that will offer the coverage your family needs. Understanding these basic trends in pediatric dental insurance will help you discuss possible treatment plans with your child's dentist.  ​Greater Transparency and Comparison Shopping Since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2014, there have been many changes to both dental and overall health insurance. [Read More]