Preventative Care

Introduction Dental visits are important for children, but when should they start? The first visit should take place within six months after the first tooth comes in or by the child’s first birthday. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child visit the dentist by age 1 or within six months after […]

It’s the time of year when we all indulge in our favorite sweet and sticky foods. The good news is that your child can enjoy these delicious delicacies free from the worry of damaging their teeth by taking a few extra steps. Allow your child to have juice/sodas, sour/sticky candy and bread in moderation and

Believe it or not, gum disease is quite common among U.S. adults. A recent CDC report found that 47% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of gum disease. That number increases as you age, jumping up to 60% of adults aged 65 years and older.  While advanced gum disease is not

If you are among the 59% of Americans with dental insurance, you may want to make sure you’ve taken advantage of your full benefits before the year runs out. Most plans renew every calendar year. This means you could be ringing in the New Year by leaving money behind. Yearly Maximum Every dental plan has

During the month of October, there is usually only one thing on a kid’s mind – Halloween! What could be more fun than picking out the perfect costume and going trick-or-treating with friends? Eating candy, or course!   Kids aren’t the only ones who love candy. Bacteria inside the mouth love it too. This bacteria feeds on sugar

How many times have you told your child to smile and say “cheese?” When it comes to cute photos, teeth get all the glory. But it’s the gums that are the real unsung hero. In fact, when it comes to oral hygiene, the gums should get just as much attention. September is National Gum Care Month and in honor

Our school aged kids may not want to contemplate the arrival of a new school year during summer vacation. However, parents know from experience that the first day of school will be here before we know it. Now is the time to start thinking about healthy snacks and lunch items that are not only good

If you are the parent of an infant or young toddler, you may find yourself trying anything to get your child to either sleep through the night and/or soothe themselves to sleep. However, one common tactic – letting your child have a bottle or sippy cup before bed or during the night in their crib

We are all anxious to put the heartache of 2020 and much of 2021 behind us this summer as things open up, but before you throw caution to the wind, don’t let your summer dental checkup fall off the calendar. We are all looking forward to loosening up our schedules and relaxing a bit more,

We don’t often consider our children’s teeth when we pack their school lunches.  Small changes in what they eat for lunch at school will impact their oral health for years to come.  With school starting back soon, be sure to pack these delicious foods to keep those unwanted cavities away.   Cheese – Cheese provides