Don’t Smile Because Someone Tells You to, Smile Because You Want to!

If there’s one piece of medical advice you’ve heard more than anything else, it’s probably the near constant reminders to brush your teeth. As a young child, those reminders may seem overbearing and unimportant, but with age usually comes wisdom. Over 30% of the world’s population says that they are concerned by the look of […]

Is My Child a Good Candidate for Braces? Talk to Family Dentists About Tooth Straightening Options

One of the most important hygiene routines to establish at a young age is proper tooth cleaning and care: finding a family dentist is essential for families with young children and also for adults of any age. Taking the time to properly care for teeth can help prevent cavities and the need for cosmetic dentistry; […]

Does Your Child Have The Most Common Childhood Disease?

We all want to protect our children. While most of us have our children vaccinated against deadly illnesses, many people are shocked to learn that the number one chronic childhood disease isn’t asthma, obesity, or diabetes. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the top childhood disease is tooth decay. That’s right: tooth decay. […]

5 Important Facts To Know About Bruxism (Grinding Your Teeth)

You probably already know that you need to brush and floss your teeth every day. But good dental health is about more than just brushing and flossing. Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a relatively common habit that many people do while sleeping. Here are five things you need to know about it: 1. It Affects […]

Oral Hygeine is Often Overlooked

Oral hygiene is a big problem in our country. Although we are raised on the fact that brushing our teeth is extremely important; brushing alone, is not enough. In fact, brushing only cleans about 70% of your teeth, whereas flossing can take care of the other 30%, if done correctly. There are many other oral […]

When Was the Last Time You Visited a Dental Office?

Going to the orthodontics or dental offices had never been nerve-racking until a few days ago. You and your daughter walked into the office and the dental hygienist said the dentist and orthodontist had consulted with each other and had a change of plans for the morning appointment. The hygienist said the two doctors had […]

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