When we go through First Aid training programs, there’s always one section that’s notably missing, and that’s the dental First Aid section. This has led to many people assuming that when a tooth is knocked out or damaged, there’s nothing to be done for it, but nothing could be further from the truth! These aren’t […]
Children can be such a blessing, but if you aren’t prepared for some of the concerns that face their dental health it can become something of a nightmare. You’ve gone out of your way to get all the other elements in order, with the best doctors, educational toys, and even going with cloth diapers to […]
Braces are a wonderful invention that has been restoring beautiful smiles to those with crowded, angled, or otherwise imperfect teeth for generations. When it comes time for you to actually get braces, however, there can be some concern over how it’s all going to work out, how it’s going to affect your life, and what […]
You’ll hear it every time you take your kids into the dentist, dental hygiene is imperative to ensuring your children have a long life with excellent health. The problem lay, of course, in getting children to brush and teaching them how to brush properly. If you’re a parent of a growing child you’re aware of […]
Just as it important to take your child to a pediatrician for their medical health, it is also important to take them to a pediatric dentist for their dental health. While Delta Dental found the average age for a child’s first dental visit to be 2.6 years, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that […]
Fillings are a restorative method that is used when cavities develop in the teeth. Nowadays, there are several filling options available. One of these options includes composite fillings. Composite fillings are made from powdered glass and acrylic resin, and have a natural tooth-colored appearance. Because of their natural appearance, many people choose composite fillings. Composite […]
Understanding the normal cycle of how teeth erupt and fall out of your child’s mouth will help you make sure that their dental health is right where it should be. Deviations from this process can be normal in some cases, however they may also indicate a dental issue. It is important that you address any […]
Toothaches are one of the most common ailments that brings people to the dentist. Despite being such a common symptom, the type of tooth pain could be indicative of several different dental issues. Listed below are different types of tooth pain and the possible causes. While you should not wait until you are in pain […]
Breakfast is the most important part of the day, or so says moms everywhere and numerous scientific journals. Why? Because breakfast moves your body out of the fasting state it was in overnight and kick starts your metabolism for the rest of the day. While it might be tempting to skip breakfast because you’re strapped […]
Amalgam fillings are the most common fillings out. While the name sounds complicated, these are the silver fillings that many people have. While they’re commonly called silver fillings, they’re actually a mix (amalgamation) of mercury, copper, silver, and tin. Approximately half of the amalgam filling is made of mercury because of it superior strength and […]
