It’s not always easy to tell if your child needs braces, especially if their teeth seem mostly straight. But orthodontic issues aren’t always visible. While some signs, like crowding or large gaps, are easy to spot, others—like jaw discomfort, speech issues, or difficulty chewing—can be much more subtle. Left untreated, these problems may affect your […]
We know the teenage years can come with a lot of challenges for kids and parents. While we can’t help with all the potential problems that appear for young adults, we are here to help support oral health for kids, teens, and their parents—and that includes answering your questions about wisdom teeth, also known as […]
Your permanent retainer is an important part of keeping your teeth beautifully straight after all the time you spent wearing braces. Flossing between the teeth closest to your retainer is essential for keeping your mouth healthy, but flossing around your lingual wire requires a slight change to how you flossed with braces. It might be […]
From day one, keeping your child healthy is your number one priority as a parent. You feed them healthy meals, make sure they’re active, and you do everything you can to give them the opportunities they need to develop. But how can you keep your child’s teeth healthy? While booking regular dentists appointments for your […]
No one wants to deal with tooth decay (cavities). While treatment can solve tooth decay, avoiding having to book a root canal or inlay/overlay procedure is possible with proactive action. Visiting your dentist for regular dental exams and cleanings can help catch the issue before it has gone too far. Do you think you have […]
We all remember what visiting the dentist could be like when we were kids. Some of us were terrified of even going for a routine cleaning — and God forbid they should find a cavity to drill! Now that we’ve grown up, those of us with families face another challenge: how can we make the […]
Parenting is tough. Almost half the battle is making sure your child has the proper nutrients, play, and rest to grow physically and psychologically healthy. Infancy is a delicate balance of giving your infant what they’re willing to eat and drink — at the right time. To that end, you might want to give your […]
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