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Learning to Take Better Care of Your Family's Teeth

If you're a parent, you may worry about your children's health, including their dental health. I know that tooth decay is one of the biggest problems parents and their kids face today. One cavity can quickly lead to many other dental problems, including gum disease and infection. Because your kids only get one set of permanent teeth, it's important that you protect them as much as you can. I started this dental blog because I wanted to reach out to other parents. My blog offers tips you can use to protect your children's teeth and gums, as well as information about the dental treatments available to your family if you need them. Feel free to browse through the topics in my blog. Good luck and thank you for taking the time to visit.

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Whoa, Baby! Your Gums Are Bleeding! Three Simple Ways To Protect Your Mouth Against Pregnancy Gingivitis

Posted on June 29, 2016

Pregnancy gingivitis is so common that every one out of two pregnant women report having it. This condition is caused when hormones constantly fluctuate, making your teeth more susceptible to the bacteria and plaque that causes gingivitis. There are ways you can help protect you mouth and stop the bleeding and swelling that occurs when you're pregnant. Below is a list of simple ingredients that will help your mouth and are safe enough to use while you are baking your little bundle of joy. [Read More]

3 Dental Treatments For Dens Evaginatus In The Bicuspids

Posted on June 20, 2016

Dens evaginatus, also called talon cusp, is a dental condition that occurs when a rigid claw-like growth forms on the rear of a bicuspid tooth. The condition occurs due to an abnormality during the growth of a permanent tooth and doesn't always cause any problems. But larger talon cusps can end up causing damage to your tongue, soft tissue, and opposing teeth, or they can start to degrade the tooth the cusp is attached to. [Read More]

Child Need Orthodontics? How To Make Them Affordable

Posted on May 30, 2016

With 75% of kids having a problem with how their adult teeth are growing in, getting braces at a young age is quite common. Unfortunately, this can be an unexpected bill that you are not ready to pay for. Consider these tips to help make the cost affordable to you, which will help your child get the braces that they need to fix their teeth. Get Dental Insurance If you know your child is going to need braces in the not too distant future, start looking into dental insurance immediately. [Read More]

2 Antibacterial Mouthwashes To Prevent Tartar Buildup While Wearing Braces

Posted on May 12, 2016

While braces are an excellent solution for treating missing teeth, it can be difficult to clean all areas of your mouth properly while wearing them. If you wear braces, you need to dedicate additional time to cleaning them properly. If you don't, then you can cause tartar buildup around your braces, teeth, and gumline. Since tartar is considered to be hardened plaque, it is difficult to remove with just a simple toothbrush and floss. [Read More]