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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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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]

What Are The Signs That You Need New Veneers?

Posted on 25 August 2022

Veneers, also known as porcelain laminates, are not permanent as most people think. At some point, you will need to buy new ones. A replacement might come sooner than expected if you invested in low-quality veneers and failed to give them the required care. If you are unsure when the porcelain laminates need to be replaced, there is no need to panic. Here are some red flags you need to watch out for to know when a replacement is due. [Read More]

Should You Get A Dental Implant Or Dental Bridge?

Posted on 25 July 2022

Do you have a missing tooth that you want to have fixed by a dentist? Two common options that you have to pick from are a dental implant and a dental bridge. Both have their own pros and cons, which are important to know before you make a decision.  Dental Implant A dental implant is going to be a permanent solution to your missing tooth. That is because it is corrected by putting a titanium post into your jawbone, which integrates with the bone to secure itself to it. [Read More]

When Should Your Baby See A Dentist?

Posted on 16 June 2022

Many parents understand the importance of dental hygiene, so they take their elementary students, preteens, and teens to a general dentistry provider. But did you know that you should actually take your child to the dentist within 6 months of getting their first tooth? And if you haven't already done so by their first birthday, you should request a family dentist appointment ASAP. Read on to learn what you need to know about scheduling your child's first dental visit. [Read More]