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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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Can't Eat Your Favorite Ice Cream? What You Can Do About Your Sensitive Teeth

Posted on 18 February 2016

Do you have a sharp, sudden pain when eating or drinking your favorite hot drink, frozen treat or delicious fruit? Perhaps you have sensitive teeth. This problem is a common issue for many Americans. But there are a few things you can do to alleviate the discomfort that comes from sensitive teeth.  Get a Checkup If you experience this kind of sharp pain when eating or drinking over a period of several days or more, it's time to visit the dentist. [Read More]

Do You Need Dental Bridges?

Posted on 17 February 2016

If you lost some teeth recently, then one of your options is to get a dental bridge. You might not have heard of dental bridges before, but even if you have, you might not fully understand how they work and what they do. Dental bridges are suited to a very specific situation and are very useful for certain individuals, but aren't particularly helpful for others. To help you figure out which category you fall into, here is an introduction to dental bridges: [Read More]

Think You're Ready To Do Dental Implants? Ask Yourself These Two Quick Questions First!

Posted on 27 January 2016

Dental implants can transform your smile, and in fact your whole appearance, by replacing missing teeth with natural-looking replicas. Implants can even improve the functionality of your mouth as a whole, allowing you to chew more effectively. While the benefits of dental implants can be significant, they are not right for everyone. Read on to learn the two quick questions you need to ask yourself before considering dental implants.  How Healthy Are Your Gums? [Read More]

5 Ways A Dental Crown Is Used

Posted on 10 January 2016

A prosthetic dental crown is used to replace or protect the natural crown of a tooth. Crowns, which can be made of resin, porcelain, porcelain-over-metal, stainless steel or metal alloy, are permanent appliances that are bonded to a tooth or abutment. Here are a few dental applications for which crowns are used. Dental Implants for Single Tooth Replacements Dental implants are surgically implanted screws that replace the root of a tooth. [Read More]