Since I had quite a few cavities when I was growing up, when I had my first child, I was determined to keep their teeth as healthy as can be. While that was easy when my daughter was young and I chose the foods she ate and brushed her teeth for her, it became more difficult as she grew older and became a more independent child. I learned a lot of tips and tricks for helping her maintain a healthy smile despite her quest for independence, and I want to share my advice on a blog to help other parents and people of all ages learn how to keep their teeth healthier than ever! My first tip is to look into dental sealants for children. Just one sealant helped keep my daughter's molars cavity-free for years!
Posted on: 11 March 2016
You can get an infection in just about any part of your body, and your teeth are no exception. When you do have a tooth infection, it may or may not cause pain, but either way, it needs to be treated before it spreads or worsens. If you are unsure about root canal treatment, check out these five facts, so you know a bit more about the process.
The Procedure Isn't Painful
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Posted on: 20 January 2016
Cavities are your worst enemy when it comes to the health of your teeth, and this is why dentists spend a lot of time and effort trying to locate them when they first begin appearing on your teeth. Dentists now use a variety of different techniques to find cavities, and they always recommend treating them, even if they are almost invisible to the human eye. Here are three important things to know about cavities.
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Posted on: 27 August 2015
Around 80 percent of Americans aged 18 to 49 want whiter teeth, and American consumers spend over $1.4 billion on over-the-counter products to help them get the gleaming smile they're looking for. Modern tooth bleaching products use special chemicals to help whiten your smile, but people have used countless natural solutions to look after their teeth for centuries. Oil pulling is an ancient Indian technique that many people believe can help boost dental health and give you whiter teeth.
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Posted on: 12 August 2015
Getting any type of orthodontic treatment is a huge responsibility. For middle school children, extra responsibility is added when removable clear braces are chosen. During the school day, children will typically remove these braces to eat lunch, eat snacks, or give oral presentations to a class.
Staying organized is important and this is why children should go out of their way to keep track of the braces. Losing the clear braces can result in replacement costs and delays in tooth correction, but the process is easily preventable.
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