by Patricia Braun | Mar 30, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
Oral health is more than having clean and healthy teeth; it’s about the health of your entire mouth. This means that promoting strong oral health involves not only keeping your teeth clean but also caring for your gums and—what is often left out—your tongue. The...
by Patricia Braun | Mar 30, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
Cavities are holes in the teeth caused by tooth decay. Tooth decay occurs when cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth turns the simple sugars that you consume into harmful acids, which work to break down tooth enamel. If the tooth decay progresses enough, it will result...
by Patricia Braun | Mar 30, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
Sometime during your child’s adolescence, you may very well find your pedodontist recommending that your child visit an orthodontist for a consultation regarding orthodontic work. Orthodontic work is an investment that will leave your child with straight teeth and an...
by Patricia Braun | Mar 30, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
Have you gotten your children to brush their teeth regularly but are still worried about the health of their gums? Here are some tips to making gum care a part of their dental routine as well. Relate the importance of oral health. Remember: good dental care habits are...
by Patricia Braun | Mar 30, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
The summer months in particular wreak havoc on children’s dental health because of the increases in outdoor activity and sugary food consumption that are so often seen during the summer. This means that you need to pay particularly close attention to your children’s...
by Patricia Braun | Mar 30, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
A dental sealant is a thin plastic coating that is applied to the back teeth to seal off the pits and fissures and to help prevent food from settling into the teeth. This type of sealant can last up to 10 years before needing to be reapplied and can be extremely...
by Patricia Braun | Mar 30, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
Nurturing strong habits of dental hygiene with your children can be difficult—especially when it comes to brushing teeth for the recommended amount of time. Many adults even neglect the two-minute rule when it comes to their twice-daily teeth brushings. Here are some...
by Patricia Braun | Mar 30, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
The younger your child is when you first take him or her to the dentist, the better—not only for getting early preventative dental care for your child but also for helping your child get used to visiting the dentist on a regular basis. If you’re taking a young child...
by Patricia Braun | Mar 30, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
Pediatric dentists specialize in dental care for children ranging from infants to teenagers. But why take your child to a pediatric dentist instead of to the dentist that you’re currently going to? Here are just a few reasons why it might be a good idea to look at...
by Patricia Braun | Mar 30, 2022 | blog, Uncategorized
With the frequency of school events, birthday parties, and holidays, it can be difficult to prevent your kids from enjoying candy—no matter how strong your willpower against it may be. While we, of course, recommend limiting your child’s intake of candy as much as...
