A Guide to Creatively Handling a Child's Dental Health
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A Guide to Creatively Handling a Child's Dental Health

My family's dental health is important to me. Unfortunately for me, it is not as important to my little ones. Getting my kids to brush and floss on a daily basis is almost like taking on an obstacle course. I talked to my family's dentist about different methods I could try to encourage them to brush and floss on a regular basis. Some of the tricks worked, some did not. After some experimentation and talking to other parents, I was able to come up with a lot of great tips for helping kids care for their teeth. I started this blog to help other parents get creative when it comes to their kids and dental care.

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A Guide to Creatively Handling a Child's Dental Health

  • How A Cosmetic Dentist Will Give You The Smile You Want

    23 April 2019

    Cosmetic dentists go beyond the functionality of your teeth, giving you a smile that you can be proud of. With new technology, the ability to replace missing teeth and reshape teeth continues to improve. Whether you have discolored teeth that you want to whiten or you are tired of teeth that are too short for your mouth, it's time to see how a cosmetic dentist can provide you with the changes you want.

  • What You Need To Know About Subperiosteal Dental Implants

    24 March 2019

    A dental implant is currently one of the best tooth replacements you can get from your dentist. This tooth replacement looks and feels like the real thing, and with proper care, can last for the rest of your life. However, there are certain factors that could mean you're not a candidate for standard implants. One of the solutions that have come up for people who can't get regular dental implants is to put in subperiosteal implants instead.

  • Telltale Signs of a Severely Decayed Tooth

    23 February 2019

    Teeth that are severely decayed typically respond very well to root canals. When the pulp of your tooth becomes severely infected, your dentist will perform a root canal by removing the pulp and cleaning the inner portion of the tooth. After the tooth has been meticulously cleaned, it will be sealed. Root canals allow for the saving of the tooth that would normally require extraction. Here are some telltale signs of a severely decayed tooth that you need to be aware of so that you can quickly seek treatment from your dentist:

  • Ways Your Dentist Can Help You With Stress, Anxiety, And Related Symptoms In Your Life

    23 January 2019

    Your body's overall physical and mental health is comprised of a number of variables, each relating to your unique lifestyle and circumstances. For example, if you are diabetic, this can put extra stress on your body's organs and your eyesight. Or if you are under a great deal of mental stress due to your work or personal life, it can cause physical pain to your joints and your jaw and can even give you digestive problems.

  • Sedation Dentistry: Sleeping Your Dental Anxieties Away

    22 December 2018

    Does the thought of even routine dental procedures send chills down your spine? Does just the thought of a dentist's chair leave you desperate to be doing anything else at all? Maybe you had a bad experience with a dentist when you were younger, or maybe you just have a phobia of dentists that doesn't seem to have any particular origin. It can be easy to feel ashamed of dental anxiety, but in reality it is extremely common in adults.