Why Your Child Might Need to Wear a Dental Crown on a Primary Tooth

Your childโ€™s baby teeth usually and gradually fall out as their adult teeth come in. There are times when a baby tooth is so damaged that our dentist may recommend placing a dental crown (a protective cover) over the tooth to save and protect it. Our team would much rather do this than pulling the tooth and leaving it under... read more ยป

Six Smile Safety Tips For Healthy Teeth and Gums This Summer

With summer in full swing, your family is likely busy with a new routine involving cookouts, sleepovers, camping, vacationing abroad, or even just hanging around the house and a staycation. What youโ€™re likely not doing is getting the kids up for school and keeping to an established oral hygiene routine. No matter what your family is doing to enjoy the... read more ยป

Dental Healthy Snacks for Your Child This Summer!

Summer is a great time to encourage your child to eat better. Serving healthy meals and snacks provides needed nutrition while supporting healthy eating habits. Tooth-friendly snacks can help keep cavities, gum disease and other health conditions like obesity and diabetes from developing. Letโ€™s dive into a healthy summertime โ€œmenuโ€ to help your growing childโ€™s smile thrive! Most Important Meal... read more ยป

Donโ€™t Let Your Baby Suffer the Effects of Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Did you know that tooth decay can develop as soon as your babyโ€™s first tooth comes in? Your babyโ€™s tiny chompers are important to their oral development. Losing their teeth to decay prematurely can cause the rest of their teeth to shift out of place by taking up space needed by their adult teeth when they are pushing through the... read more ยป

Navigate the Teething Territory and Help Your Baby

When your babyโ€™s first tooth starts to make its debut, you will likely know. This milestone can be simultaneously exciting and worrisome if your baby experiences discomfort as the tooth breaks through the gums. And when your baby is uncomfortable, chances are you will be, too! If your baby is teething, you can feel swollen places on their gums when... read more ยป

Cavity-Fighting Dental Habits Can Save Your Childโ€™s Smile

February traditionally rings in Valentineโ€™s Day with hearts, chocolate, candy, flowers, and stuffed animals, but it is also National Childrenโ€™s Dental Health Month (NCDHM)! Long after Valentineโ€™s goodies are gone, your childโ€™s healthy smile can last a lifetime. NCDHM is sponsored by the American Dental Association, and each year the campaign targets a different dental health goal. February 2020โ€™s theme... read more ยป

Start New Yearโ€™s Off by Teaching Brushing and Flossing

This time of year, your child is likely consuming lots of sugary treats like candy canes, cookies, cupcakes and more. While you know sugar is bad for your childโ€™s smile, convincing them of that might be a little harder. Instead, focus on teaching them how taking good care of their teeth is good for them! Teaching your child how to... read more ยป

Set Up Your Childโ€™s First Dental Visit Today

As a parent, it is an exciting time when your childโ€™s first baby teeth erupt, signaling that their smiles are developing right on time. Even though these primary teeth will eventually fall out to make room for their permanent adult teeth, these baby teeth are important to your childโ€™s dental development. Babyโ€™s First Dental Visit A healthy oral environment is... read more ยป