Children are more like us than we think. Even though they’re small, they are still people, and that means that they have certain oral health needs that start from the moment their first teeth emerge. Bacteria do not care about a smile’s age, and they are always looking to make a mouth their home. Their… Read more »
Your child needs to see the dentist at least twice each year. That’s the general recommendation for patients of all ages, helping them to experience a fresher set of teeth and giving their provider the chance to check in. These visits are especially important for young smiles, as they are still learning how to care… Read more »
If you’re getting ready for the spooky season, make sure your little ones are prepared, too. While we certainly love their costumes, they also need some protection from bacterial buildup, and this time of the year, it can be tough for parents and children alike. Halloween means sweet treats at every event, and without the… Read more »
None of us came into this world knowing how to care for our smiles. We needed someone to teach us how to brush and floss, and if you’re a new parent, you might be realizing that that responsibility now falls to you. Part of keeping up with their oral health maintenance is bringing them into… Read more »
When your child wakes up, their teeth are right there with them, and they follow your little one throughout the day. Their smile also takes dedication, as leaving it alone can lead to some serious oral health issues, including tooth decay, periodontal disease, and more. They can’t do it all on their own either, so… Read more »
None of us were born with an inherent knowledge of how to care for our smiles. That’s the simple truth of the matter; we all needed someone to help us to learn how to properly brush and floss. As a parent, that responsibility falls to you, but sometimes, it’s tough to get them to understand… Read more »
As the leaves start to change color, the year’s pace starts to pick back up. While it might seem a little quieter around the house since they’ve gone back to school, the holidays are coming up quicker than you probably think. It happens every year, yet somehow, we never get the hang of it. But… Read more »
Just because children lose their first set of teeth, it doesn’t make them expendable. These initial teeth serve as a guideline for their adult ones, and that means that should they lose one or more prematurely, it can affect their oral health future. When this happens, it can lead to a need for orthodontic intervention… Read more »
As your little one continues to grow, they continue to learn how to care for themselves. But unfortunately, without the right dental education, it can be tough to set them up for smile success. The simple truth of the matter is that they can’t comprehend the value of consistent oral health maintenance until they get… Read more »
Your little one looks to you to understand the world. That means that you have the opportunity to frame things in your own way, and when it comes to their routine healthcare appointments, it can help when you let them know that they’re doing good work. Spending time with their dentist is not something to… Read more »
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