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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.

Demystifying 3 Myths About Pediatric Oral Health

Posted on 26 October 2022

Pediatric dental health is an issue that many parents neglect. Additionally, there is a lot of misinformation, leading to the spread of myths that can harm a child's dental health. For instance, some people believe it is unnecessary to take a child to a pediatric dentist until all their baby teeth or permanent teeth grow. However, it is crucial to take your child to their first dental appointment before they turn one or as soon as the first tooth shows up to help monitor tooth development and catch issues before they spread or worsen. [Read More]

Under Pressure: What’s That Strange Sense of Excess Pressure on Your New Dental Implant?

Posted on 23 September 2022

The finishing touch for your dental implant procedure is the addition of your new dental crown—which is the prosthetic tooth attached to the implant. With the dental implant in your jaw serving as an artificial tooth root and the dental crown acting as a replacement tooth, everything should feel as though a new natural tooth has regrown in your jaw. So why do your jaw and your new implant feel a little strange when you close your mouth? [Read More]

Your Wisdom Teeth Guide

Posted on 19 August 2022

As a baby and young child, your primary teeth—or baby teeth—erupt. They help you eat and speak, but they also serve as placeholders for your permanent teeth. Your wisdom teeth are a group of permanent teeth that don't erupt until you are older, and they often cause problems. If you would like to know more, keep reading. What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are also known as your third molars. You grow four at the back of your mouth. [Read More]

Dental Implants: 4 Tips To Improve Their Durability

Posted on 15 July 2022

You could use dental implants if you are self-conscious about dental gaps. One question you may ask yourself before the procedure is how long the implants are likely to last. Well, dental implants are permanent teeth restorations solutions. And they can be lifelong if you take good care of them. Even better, there are tips you can implement to increase their longevity. Read on to learn tips to boost your implant longevity [Read More]