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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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Causes Of Pediatric Periodontal Disease

Posted on December 29, 2020

If your child experiences bleeding and swollen gums, drainage oozing out of the gums, gum recession, or bad breath, then make an appointment with a dentist for kids. These signs and symptoms may mean that your child has periodontal disease, and if not treated quickly, damage to the bones that support your child's teeth may develop, as might tooth loss. Here are some causes of pediatric periodontal disease to discuss with your child's dentist. [Read More]

The Differences Between The Two Types Of Mouthwash

Posted on November 17, 2020

Do you feel a bit overwhelmed when you look for mouthwash at the store? There seem to be so many different mouthwashes out there, all advertising different benefits and flavors, which make the selection process confusing. However, they all break down into one of two different categories that you should know about.  Antiseptic Mouthwash An antiseptic mouthwash is going to be great for your gums, and will not provide much protection for your teeth. [Read More]

How Dental Implants Stop The Domino-Effect Of Losing Teeth

Posted on August 13, 2020

There comes a time in many people's lives when their oral health fails them and they start losing teeth. This issue is often one that becomes a major challenge if many teeth start falling out one after another. Thankfully, there are many ways to get help for this problem, including getting dental implants when things get rough. Why Losing Teeth Can Be a Domino Effect The oral health problems that cause a lost tooth aren't always isolated just to that missing tooth. [Read More]

Late-Period Thumb-Suckers: How A Pediatric Dentist Can Help

Posted on December 9, 2019

Thumb-sucking is a habit that many children form when quite young but that usually goes away after a few years. However, some may persistently suck their thumb well past kindergarten and may hide it from their parents. Any parent who discovers their child engaging in this activity needs to talk to a pediatric dentist right away to get help. Thumb-Sucking May Last Longer Than You Think Parents typically break their child of a thumb-sucking habit when their child is quite young. [Read More]