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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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How To Get Rid Of Stains Caused By Dental Fluorosis

Posted on 9 May 2017

If you consumed too much fluoride when you were a child, you may now have stains on your teeth as an adult that were caused by the fluoride. This is a condition called dental fluorosis, and you may have mild or severe stains from this. If you have severe staining on your teeth from this and are tired of living with these stains, you should visit a cosmetic dentist in your area to find out if one of the following options would be good for treating these stains. [Read More]

What To Do When Your Child Loses An Adult Tooth

Posted on 9 May 2017

A child losing one of their newly-grown, adult teeth often causes worry in parents. There are plenty of things your family dentist can do to take care of the problem. Booking Same Day Dental Appointments Booking a same day dental appointment is a good idea when possible. But it's not always feasible if there isn't a same day care provider in your area, or your child has been skittish in the past about seeing a dental care provider other than a trusted family dentist. [Read More]

Tooth Replacement Options For When There Is Bone Loss

Posted on 7 February 2017

Bone loss in the jaw is often caused by an infection that goes untreated. The result can be the loss of one or more teeth since they no longer have sufficient bone material to support the roots. When this occurs, your first concern may be about your appearance – what are the options for replacing the lost tooth? The following guide can help you understand what replacements are available. Implants [Read More]

Restoring Your Teeth With Implants, Bridges And Composite Materials To Give You A Natural Looking Smile

Posted on 7 February 2017

Dental technology has come a long way. If you have a missing tooth in your mouth, or you have recently chipped a tooth, your tooth can be restored. A missing tooth can be replaced with implant technology, while a chipped tooth can be repaired using composite materials that look and feel like your natural teeth. When you are not happy with your smile, or you have missing teeth causing problems with your bite, it's time to talk with your dentist about your tooth restoration options. [Read More]