Just because baby teeth fall out as a natural part of the growing process doesn’t mean they don’t serve a purpose and aren’t essential to care for. Throughout your child’s development, the baby teeth help to develop proper speaking habits, ensure that they’ll have healthy permanent teeth and that the position and alignment of those […]
If you’ve been considering getting yourself an electric toothbrush you’re probably wondering whether it’s really worth all the hype. The fact of the matter is that electric toothbrushes provide many benefits over traditional manual toothbrushes, and it’s more than just getting a deeper clean. The manual toothbrush is certainly a reliable old stand-by, but when […]
Dental Cleaning can help clear away infections, debris, and staining from your teeth and gums. A cleaning is always accompanied with your check-up, and cleaning gives you the opportunity to clean the spots you can’t get to without the help of a dentist. However, cleaning also gives you the opportunity to keep an eye on […]
It’s that time of year again when little ghouls and goblins get dressed up to go around terrorizing neighborhoods and their dentists by collecting immense amounts of candy. While Trick or Treating may all be in fun, that doesn’t mean that it’s completely harmless. The real monsters are the bacteria that feed off of the […]
Childhood is a place where dreams and fantasies come to life. As a vital part of a child’s ability to grow, beliefs such as the tooth fairy help teach them valuable lessons about their body and how they’re growing into adulthood. The tooth fairy can be used as a way to encourage good dental habits. […]
The anatomy of teeth is a wonderful aspect of the human body to learn about, because these structures in our mouths help us eat, speak, and smile in the most beautiful ways possible, However, for many people, not many tend to know about the anatomy that’s involved with the mouth, as about half of it […]
We humans have some incredible teeth that let us enjoy our favorite foods, smile, talk, and sing the way that we do, but have you ever stopped to think about all the animals in the world and what their teeth must be like? Animals have some pretty interesting teeth, all perfectly suited to the way […]
We frequently talk about first aid treatments and what to do in case of medical emergencies that result from various areas of the body, but all too often dental first aid treatments are left out of these discussions. The mouth is as susceptible to medical emergencies as any other part of the body, and there […]
It can be hard to get kids to take proper care of their teeth, and you can guarantee that most of them don’t care much about keeping their teeth white and beautiful. Most kids care more about sweet treats and playing hard than they do about the effects their activities may have on their teeth. […]
