Choosing to carry dental insurance may be beneficial for you as the 2019 plan year begins. However, all dental insurance plans are different and understanding the benefits can be somewhat confusing. For example, some benefits renew on the initial coverage date and others reset at the beginning of a new year. Some health insurance plans […]
While most of us are worried about expanding our waistline from eating too many delicious holiday foods, have you ever considered which ones are good for your teeth? Thanks to the American Dental Association, here is a breakdown of holiday staples and their effect on your teeth. Turkey – Filled with healthy protein but
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If you and your family are taking a fun vacation this holiday season, we understand if the dentist isn’t the first person on your mind. But, you’d be surprised about how having us on your travel checklist can be helpful when unexpected situations arise. You wrote down all the emergency phone numbers you think
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What to do if your child has a dental emergency Unfortunately, children are susceptible to dental emergencies. Whether it’s playing sports, falling off a chair or accidentally getting hit in the face during recess, dental emergencies in children are very common. There are several different types of dental injuries and all require different approaches to
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Halloween is right around the corner and although some candy consumption is okay, there are ways to make Halloween a healthier holiday for your child’s teeth. Below, we share some items to avoid and practices to follow to have a Healthy and Happy Halloween: Avoid Sticky Candy (as much as possible) Minimizing the consumption of
You may think your child is resting comfortably if you hear him or her snoring shortly after falling asleep. However, regular snoring in children along with labored breathing during sleep, frequent gasps during sleep and snorts or pauses, can be an indicator of sleep apnea syndrome. In fact, sleep apnea is probably more common than
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Saying goodbye to the pacifier is a hard habit to break but getting your child off the pacifier before age 4 is important for his or her dental health. In fact, overusing pacifiers affects mouth and teeth development in the same way as long-term thumb-sucking, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). As the child’s upper front teeth tip
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According to MouthHealthy.org, back to school dental checkups are key to fighting the number one dental issue that causes kids to miss 51 million school hours each year – cavities. In addition to cavities, there are several educational components to healthy brushing that you may need to keep your kids updated on as they mature.
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Years ago, we learned about the benefits a service dog can have on any child. Since Medplex aims to provide optimal dental health care to infants, children, and adolescents in a hospitable atmosphere that focuses on the overall well-being of the child with the understanding that God designs all children with a specific purpose in
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Dr. Baker Chambliss, Your Hoover Pediatric Dentist, Discusses Sports Injury Prevention and More Did you know that orofacial injuries sustained by student athletes are estimated to cost up to $1.8 billion dollars annually? Costs from orofacial trauma can accrue throughout the patient’s lifetime after the initial injury and may include restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, implants or
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