Taking your child to the dentist every six months is a great way to prevent common dental issues from occurring. The regularly scheduled check up lets your dentist identify and…
3 Mouth-Happy Memorial Day Dips
Memorial Day is right around the corner and we’re excited to celebrate! We’re ready to hang out with our families, play some outdoor games, and maybe even watch some…
Essential Tooth Tips for the Parents of Infants & Toddlers
More than 40% of children have cavities by the time they reach kindergarten. In fact, The CDC reports that tooth decay is the most common preventable disease in children and…
Help! My Child is Afraid to Visit the Dentist!
One of our central goals is to help children have a more positive view of going to the dentist. We feel that preventing and alleviating the fear associated with…
Four Ways to Get Your Kids to Brush More Consistently
It can be difficult for all of us to do something that we’re simply not in the mood for. This is especially true for children, whether it’s bed-time or bath-time. …
Should Children & Teens Get Tooth-Whitening?
Public awareness of tooth-whitening procedures and products has grown significantly in the past few years. The number of questions our patients and their parents ask about tooth-whitening has also increased…
Tooth Surprise! This Common Food Can Be More Damaging Than Candy.
When we think of the foods most harmful to our teeth, we immediately think of candy. Cavities are caused by bacteria in your mouth that creates enamel attacking acids. This…
Simple Mistakes that Cause Millions of Preventable Cavities
No parent wants their child to have cavities and the majority of us take special care to ensure that each dental visit ends cavity-free. Yet, tooth decay remains the most…