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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.

What A Dentist May Say Is The Cause Of Your Bad Breath

Posted on 6 June 2022

Do you have a problem where your breath is always bad? If so, you're likely wondering what the cause of it is. One professional you can turn to for more information is your dentist, and you'll likely hear the following reasons from them. You May Not Be Cleaning Your Tongue Have you actually taken a look at your tongue really close up in the mirror? You've likely noticed all of those small bumps on the surface, which is called the papilla. [Read More]

Teething 2.0: Can The Eruption Of Your Child's Permanent Teeth Cause Discomfort?

Posted on 26 April 2022

Baby teeth are intended to be lost after a certain age, and adult teeth are then intended to be kept forever. This replacement process (known as dental exfoliation) is exciting for children (especially if the loss of a primary baby tooth results in a few bucks under their pillow, courtesy of the Tooth Fairy). Dental exfoliation is typically an uncomplicated process, and parents tend to share in their child's excitement. However, a parent's excitement can easily turn to alarm when the eruption of the replacement adult tooth seems to be causing their child pain. [Read More]

3 Things To Know About Recovering From Receiving Dental Implants

Posted on 22 March 2022

Anyone getting dental implants will be told that the recovery portion of the surgery is crucial to its success. Here are some things that you will need to know as you start recovering from the procedure.  Know How To Alter Your Oral Health Care Routine Your dentist will give you some specific directions about how to alter your oral health care routine right after the procedure. You'll be told not to rinse out your mouth for the first day following the procedure, the surgical site will be sensitive and the motion of spitting can put a lot of pressure on it. [Read More]

Four Tips for a Successful Tooth Implant Experience

Posted on 11 February 2022

Tooth implants are sometimes known as dental implants. These implants are typically made from a biocompatible material, such as titanium, although the prosthetic teeth themselves are often made from tooth-colored ceramic. You can have tooth implants placed in your mouth over the course of one or two dental procedures. Here are four tips that can help you have a successful experience with tooth implants:  1. Care for yourself during the healing process. [Read More]