Dental Blog

Q. How old should my child be before I make his first dental appointment? A. You should take your child in by the time they celebrate their first birthday. First visits are mostly about getting kids used to the dentist’s chair and educating parents about how to care for their teeth. If your child has transitioned from the bottle to cup...

How Does Pregnancy Impact Oral Health? A mother’s oral health standing is a strong predictor of how her child’s oral health will be in the future. Although, many women are not educated about the importance of good oral health during pregnancy and tend to neglect dentist visits. “Statistics show that 56 percent of women do not have any dental care...

You may think that as an adult you don’t have to worry about cavities anymore — but dental cavities aren’t just child’s play! As we entered the new millennium, it was discovered that seniors were actually getting more dental cavities than children. Today, children and seniors are still the two highest at-risk groups for tooth decay. Aging puts us at greater risk...

 √  Stay on top of brushing and flossing. Teenagers can be fiercely protective of their independence but that doesn’t mean you have to stop reminding them of good oral habits like brushing and flossing daily. You can also put together an oral hygiene toolkit for them to take to school and set a good example by brushing and flossing your own teeth every single day! √ ...

Baby Teeth A child’s mouth contains 20 initial teeth, called primary teeth, baby teeth, or deciduous teeth, consisting of the following teeth types: 4 second molars 4 first molars 4 cuspids (also called canine or eye teeth) 4 lateral incisors 4 central incisors For each set of four teeth, two teeth are located in the upper arch (one on each side of the mouth) and two...

When it’s time to brush, children may firmly clamp their mouth shut and shake their heads. It could be a stubborn phase, or it could be that their teeth are sensitive and brushing causes them pain. In some cases, kids develop sensitive teeth for the same reasons adults do. But for some kids, the sensitivity might be connected to another...

Taking care of your infant’s baby teeth and gums set the stage for a healthy smile. Here are five dental care musts that every parent should know:  √ Clean your infant’s gums. Use gauze to clean your baby’s gums after feedings and at bedtime. Ideally, this should be done even before your child’s first tooth erupts. √  Take your infant to the dentist. Schedule your...

Growing old is a surreal experience as while you may think and feel just like a 16-year old, your face, dental health and body will show the true signs of your time on earth. Some individuals may opt to spend money on cosmetic dentistry to look younger, while others may up their exercise routine; however, no matter what strategy to look younger is implemented...

After the age of 65, new oral challenges are introduced as the body continues to age. Common conditions that affect seniors include dry mouth, oral cancer, root decay, and gum diseases. Although, active aging alone is not a risk for the development of oral diseases. Oral health also affects digestion, speech, nutrition, self-esteem, quality of life, and social mobility. 85...