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Introducing Kids To Dental Visits: Tips For Parents

When I became a parent, I knew that I wanted to help my kids be comfortable with the dentist from a very young age. I started them with routine dental visits as babies so that those appointments were just a normal part of the schedule. I found a dentist who would work with me for these appointments, even when all they could do was check my baby's gums. Over the years, I learned lots of other tips for helping kids adapt to dental office visits. I created this site to share my tips to help other parents transition their children into a comfort zone with the dentist.

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When Should You Use Sedation Dentistry And When Should You Power Through It Instead?

Posted on 13 January 2023

Sedation dentistry has helped many people get through dental procedures that they might otherwise have simply avoided. Most dentists offer it, and if yours doesn't, you can find someone nearby who does. However, sedation is sedation, and that means there are additional issues you have to know about, such as an extra cost or not being able to drive yourself home from the dentist. These are minor compared to the benefits of being sedated while undergoing a procedure that you wouldn't normally have when not sedated. [Read More]

Can Clear Aligners Fix Your Tooth Gaps?

Posted on 7 December 2022

If you have multiple gaps between your teeth, you may consider wearing traditional braces in the future. But if your profession requires you to smile throughout the day, you may wonder if braces are the right choice for you. You can close the gaps between your teeth and maintain privacy with clear aligners. Get the facts about gapped teeth and how clear aligners can fix the gaps between your teeth below. [Read More]

Dealing With Tooth Pain? Try One Of These Home Remedies

Posted on 31 October 2022

Are you experiencing a toothache, but your dentist is closed and you need to wait until the next day to talk to them? Then you'll definitely want to know the following home remedies that can help you relieve the pain. Cold Compress An easy solution to start with is a cold compress. Not only is this good for a toothache, but it is good for any type of pain in the body. [Read More]

Do You Have To Live With A Gap In Your Smile While Your Dental Implant Heals?

Posted on 27 September 2022

For most patients, the successful placement of a dental implant involves a series of visits to their dentist, spread out over several months. The actual surgical placement of the implant is one of the very first steps, and the process can be considered to be finished when your jaw has successfully healed around the implant, creating a sturdy anchor. Only then can the implant have its permanent dental crown (which is your replacement tooth) fitted. [Read More]