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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 Spruce Up Your Dental Office Waiting Room For A Better Wait

Posted on 27 April 2019

Going to the dentist is not something most people enjoy. But if you have a friendly and welcoming waiting room in the dental office, you can help make the experience less threatening. Here are some ways to spruce up a waiting room and make it into a place where your guests can relax and mentally prepare for their appointments. 1. Paint the walls blue. The color blue has a very soothing, relaxing quality without being too fun or playful. [Read More]

How To Make Recovery From Your Dental Implants A Lot Easier

Posted on 30 March 2019

If you have a missing tooth, or if you have a tooth that needs to be pulled, your dentist will go over a bunch of restorative options with you to help you fix the issue. Even though you may think that you'll be fine with a missing tooth, it can have serious ramifications. Specifically,  a missing tooth can cause your teeth to shift and it can also cause the bone underneath the missing tooth to deteriorate. [Read More]

Answers For Dental Patients Needing A Tooth Extracted

Posted on 1 March 2019

Having a tooth extracted is one of the more common forms of dental surgery that people will need to undergo. While a dental extraction is a routine procedure for a dentist to perform, it can be a stressful ordeal for patients that are have never been through this experience and lack the knowledge of what to expect. How Much Pain Will A Patient Experience During And After Their Dental Exaction? [Read More]

What To Do When You Have Broken A Tooth

Posted on 22 January 2019

Breaking a tooth, while not typically serious, should still be considered a dental emergency. How you care for yourself before you can get to the dentist can make a difference in the outcome. Here is what you should know if you find yourself in this situation.   Call For An Appointment The moment you realize you or a loved one has broken a tooth, call your dentist, even if it is the weekend. [Read More]