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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.

3 Oral Surgery Aftercare Tips

Posted on 19 December 2017

If you're scheduled for oral surgery, there's good news: with the advancements in dental technology and various forms of anesthesia, oral surgery is often fairly painless for the patient these days. However, this means that the difficult part of the process doesn't happen in the dentist's office – it happens at home, after the anesthesia wears off, while you're recovering from your procedure. Take a look at some oral surgery tips that will help make your oral surgery recovery as painless and uncomplicated as possible. [Read More]

Are You Concerned About Swallowing Your Braces Bracket?

Posted on 20 November 2017

One of the concerns people have with braces is the risk of swallowing them. Though the idea of swallowing orthodontics is frightening enough, the risk is not as high as most people think; though it's there. Here are some of the reasons you may swallow your braces: DIY Adjustment Of Lose Brackets Braces are usually designed and fixed to fit their wearers; they are custom designed. However, there is always a risk that your braces may loosen before your treatment period is over. [Read More]

Considerations Before Selecting A Dental Crown

Posted on 23 October 2017

If you have a tooth that needs to be restored, your dentist may use a dental crown to aid in the restoration. Still, before a dental crown is applied, a few questions may be asked. The answers to these questions can help determine the type of crown that will be selected. Here a few questions that dentists consider before installing a dental crown: Where in the mouth will the crown be placed? [Read More]

5 Reasons To Consider Becoming A Dental Hygienist

Posted on 27 September 2017

Many people know that regular dental exams and cleanings are essential not only to their oral health but also to their overall health. Healthy teeth and gums are very important, and dental hygienists work closely with dentists to ensure that a practice's patients have clean teeth and the knowledge needed to take care of their teeth at home. If you're interested in the dental industry, there are many reasons to consider becoming a dental hygienist, such as: [Read More]