Are you scrambling for Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your kid’s classmates? Do you want to find a really unique idea for Valentine’s Day that’s not candy? We’ve compiled a list of non-candy options for your child’s classmates that guarantees fun---without all the sugar. Your child’s classmates’ parents will appreciate these gifts too, because they … [Read more...] about 5 Sugarless Classroom Valentine Gift Ideas Kids Will Love (and won’t cause cavities!)
5 Tips for Instilling Good Dental Habits (& Keeping Kids’ Teeth Healthy!)
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February may be the official National Children’s Dental Health Month, but every day is an opportunity for good dental health when you have kids. Good brushing habits, flossing, and regular dental visits are vital to the long-term health of your children---a prime reason to instill good oral care habits in kids when they’re young. We know that’s … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Instilling Good Dental Habits (& Keeping Kids’ Teeth Healthy!)
5 Tips for Dealing With Sensitive Teeth
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Sensitive teeth can be, at best, a discomfort, and, at worst, a painful, stabbing pain. The ache of chronic sensitive teeth can make you feel desperate, wondering how you can make the pain go away (and when you'll be able to eat ice cream again). So what do you about your sensitive teeth? Don’t make assumptions about your sensitive teeth. When … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Dealing With Sensitive Teeth
5 Resolutions for Healthier Teeth in 2016
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Your pearly whites may not be at the top of your New Year’s resolution list for a healthier you in 2016, but maybe it should be; studies have repeatedly linked your overall health to the health of your mouth. Whether you’re the type of person that hasn’t gone to the dentist for a few years or a regular patient who is ready to take on your oral … [Read more...] about 5 Resolutions for Healthier Teeth in 2016
How to Get Through 5 Common Holiday Dental Emergencies
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The holidays are a time for joy, but all the parties and fun of the season can come with a painful price: a chipped tooth, toothache, knocked out tooth. You know what we’re talking about (though we hope you don’t): all those inconvenient dental emergencies that tend to happen at the worst times, or, even worse, in the middle of the night or in the … [Read more...] about How to Get Through 5 Common Holiday Dental Emergencies
Answers to All Your Brushing Questions
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Brushing your teeth is one of the most important parts of your daily routine, and one of the most simple. However, there are still a lot of questions about brushing asked in our office, and a lot of misperceptions floating around. We’ll start with one of the most basic questions about brushing and all the frequently asked questions that go with … [Read more...] about Answers to All Your Brushing Questions
5 Ways to Protect Your Teeth from the Holidays
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We know your teeth aren’t literally attacked by the holidays, but we do know that most of us are attending numerous holiday gatherings over the next month (or so). Holiday gatherings full of friends, family and the infamous holiday treats that can wreak havoc on your pearly whites, and all the tissue around them. So how can you keep your dentist … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Protect Your Teeth from the Holidays
5 Tips to Care for Your Toothache Until You Can See a Dentist
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Even if you’ve selected a dentist with early morning, evening and weekend hours, dental emergencies can, and do, happen during off-hours. It happens. If you’ve ever dealt with the pain that goes with one of those dental emergencies, a toothache, you know that you want relief, and you want relief NOW. You know what we’re talking about; a tooth that … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Care for Your Toothache Until You Can See a Dentist
5 Common Dental Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
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Even with years in business, we’re always surprised at the amount of myths and misconceptions about keeping your mouth healthy that circulate throughout our area---and the amount of people that believe them. We’ve listed some of the most common dental myths we’ve heard---and the most common dental myths that you shouldn’t believe (and why). Are you … [Read more...] about 5 Common Dental Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
What are sealants? Are dental sealants right for me?
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Your teeth have deep grooves, pits and indentations where bacteria, plaque and food particles can hide making them hard to reach with normal brushing and flossing. The result: no matter how faithfully you follow your regular oral care routine, your teeth are still prone to tooth decay and cavities. This can be especially true for your back teeth, … [Read more...] about What are sealants? Are dental sealants right for me?
