About Me

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.

Search

Archive

Latest Posts

How To Handle Costs When You Want To Go To A Particular Dental Office

Posted on July 26, 2023

Dental work can be costly. The advice for most people who need work but can't afford it is to find a dental school or community dental clinic that offers discounted prices or a sliding scale. Those are legitimate avenues that work very well for most people. But they tend not to assign a dentist to you; sometimes you can see only whoever is available unless you want to wait a while for an appointment with a dentist you request. [Read More]

The Orthodontics Decision: Braces Or Invisalign?

Posted on June 20, 2023

Dental patients can choose the way they have their teeth straightened. Read below to help you decide on the braces or Invisalign decision.  Benefits of Traditional Braces Effective for complex cases: Traditional braces can be optimal when treating several different orthodontic issues such as gross misalignment, crowding, and bite issues. They can address complex cases that may not be suitable for other orthodontic treatments. Precise control: With traditional braces, the orthodontist has full control over the tooth movement. [Read More]

What To Know About Plaque Tablets

Posted on May 12, 2023

Plaque tablets, also known as disclosing tablets, are made with temporary teeth dye that tells you where plaque is building up on your teeth. The goal is for the tablets to release the dye that sticks to your plaque and allows you to see all of the places that you have missed while brushing. Here are a few things you need to know about plaque tablets. Plaque Tablet Forms  As the name implies, plaque tablets often come in a tablet form that you chew on. [Read More]

The Truth Behind 2 Misconceptions You May Have About Getting Sedation During Dental Procedures

Posted on April 4, 2023

Sedation dentistry is a safe and effective way to reduce anxiety and discomfort during dental procedures. However, you may have heard stories from other people that have led you to have a misguided view of it, making you hesitant to ask your dentist about receiving sedation. If so, below is the truth behind a couple of these misconceptions you may have about getting sedation when you visit your dentist. 1. Sedation Is Reserved for Major Dental Procedures and People Who Are Afraid of Going to the Dentist  [Read More]