The food your child eats can affect their smile. If you are packing your child’s lunch, make sure to include some of these healthy snack foods to keep your child’s teeth and gums healthy! Apple Slices Apples are unique in that they naturally clean teeth as they are eaten by scrubbing your teeth, tongue and […]
Read moreIf you’re struggling with damaged, discolored, or badly formed teeth, then you may be considering custom veneers. Veneers can be fabricated indirectly in porcelain or by directly bonding composite resin material. This popular dental procedure allows patients to have thin, custom shells over the surface of their existing teeth. These shells can change the shape, […]
Read moreIt can be difficult to provide your children with a healthy snack especially when you live a busy lifestyle. When dropping kids off at sporting events, dance classes, school, gymnastics or whatever activity they’ve joined, it’s convenient to grab a bag of chips or a snack from a vending machine. However, you need to be […]
Read moreMaintaining a healthy smile starts at home. Keeping regular dentist appointments based on your dentist’s recommendation is important to your dental health, but you will also need to keep a strict regimen of brushing and flossing to keep your smile strong and clean. Brushing your teeth twice daily is crucial to maintaining your dental health. […]
Read moreMost adults have travel toothbrushes, toothpaste and even mouthwash. Did you know your child could benefit from a travel set? Between school and after school activities, your child may have less time to take care of his or her teeth at home. By filling a travel kit with the following items, your child can maintain […]
Read moreSugary snacks and candy may seem like a sweet treat to you, but to your teeth it’s downright terrifying! Sugar that is left on your teeth leads to the production of acid that eats away at your enamel causing tooth decay and cavities. Cavities can vary in severity, some needing just a filling while others […]
Read moreGetting your child in the habit of practicing good oral hygiene is critical and taking care of the toothbrush is just as important as taking care of the teeth. Brushing your teeth is only effective if you have a clean toothbrush to properly get the job done. Rinse After You Use Your Toothbrush Make sure […]
Read moreWith the warm weather fast approaching, kids are looking for juices and energy drinks to cool down. However, even sports drinks such as Gatorade are filled with sugar, leaving kids craving even more sugary treats. Sports drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade are filled with carbs, minerals and electrolytes. These beverages replace water and electrolytes […]
Read moreIs your little one running to the fridge after school? That time between after school and waiting for dinner is usually spent snacking. However, kids often gravitate towards sticky, chewy and salty treats. Children need to be eating foods that are packed with minerals and vitamins. Below are several tasty snacks that are great for […]
Read moreChildren should be seen by a dentist by the age of one or at least within 6 months after his or her tooth comes in. The first dental visit will be relatively short, giving the child an opportunity to meet the dentist and to show him or her that the dentist can be a pretty […]
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