Archives: 2008 May

It is shocking how many young children have more than 5 cavities by the time they are school age. Good dental hygiene is important at any age, but starting our children out at a young age developing good dental care habits is important for their future dental health. Habits started while we are young tend […]

By the time your child is about five years old, he or she may be showing signs of losing their baby teeth. Most children greet this change with excitement and as they get a bit older, losing baby teeth is a sign of being “big”. However, some children lose their teeth at a much younger […]

With children, you have a lot of health issues that you need to be concerned about in order to ensure that the child is happy and healthy. One issue that should definitely not be neglected is dental health. In this article, we’ll give you some tips for helping to keep your child with a healthy […]

You may be doing things without knowing it that are harming your teeth and preventing you from having that beautiful smile you desire. Let’s face it, when you first notice someone, isn’t it if they are smiling that you notice first? If they are smiling, don’t you notice if their teeth are white or not? […]

Many kids need some sort of orthodontic work done during their childhood. Most orthodontic work begins around the age of eight. In addition, depending on where you live, you may have many choices when it comes to choosing an orthodontist for your child. Braces are expensive and require many check up appointments. When it is […]

It is estimated that an average of thirty percent of preschool children suck their thumbs and continue doing so until that age of five. Children suck their thumb for a variety of reasons including habit, boredom, tiredness, and stress and being shy. For the most part, you do not need to worry about thumb sucking […]

There are many myths about how pregnancy affects your dental health. One widely circulated myth warns expectant mothers that she will lose a tooth for each pregnancy. While this is certainly not true, you can expect some changes in your dental health and most are caused by simple fluctuations of hormones. Here are some ways […]

Everyone wants a beautiful confident smile. The way your smile looks can leave a lasting impression on people the minute they see you. A clean white smile exudes confidence, while a stained smile may give the wrong impression. If your smile is not as bright as you would like, do not worry. There are steps […]

Many children have fears of going to the doctor and this is also true for children visiting the dentist for the first time. When you take your child to the dentist for the first time, it can be quite scary. The chairs are big, the lights are bright and the dentist wears a scary mask […]

Walk down any toothpaste isle and you will surely see that the choices of toothpastes on the market are staggering. You can get toothpaste for children, sensitive teeth, dentures and pastes that promise to make your teeth healthier, stronger and whiter. If you just want a tube of toothpaste, you can certainly be confused after […]