How To Ease Your Child’s Dental Fear

Ease Your Child’s Dental Fear    If adults have dental fear and anxiety, imagine how kids feel. A child’s perspective of a visit to the dentist can seem like a very scary event. This is especially true for their first visit. After all, a stranger is sticking...

What to do When Your Child Loses a Tooth

What to do When Your Child Loses a Tooth    Do you remember losing your first tooth as a child? Each child is different. On one hand, one may be nervous in anticipating the pain. On the other hand, a child may look forward to it. Either way, you want to know...

Little Known Services that Dentists Provide

Little Known Services that Dentists Provide    When you think of a visit to the dentist, chances are you are cleanings, x-rays, braces and other basic treatment come to mind. Surprisingly, many dentists offer treatment that is not just about the teeth but...

3 Tooth Happy Foods

3 Tooth-Happy Foods    We are always hearing of foods that are damaging to our teeth. Warnings about these foods are helpful! Correspondingly, it is helpful to focus on tooth-happy foods! Which of the following tooth happy foods can you add to your diet?...

Do You Need a Mouthguard?

Do You Need a Mouthguard?    A mouthguard is a device worn over the teeth for protection from potential damage. There are specific mouthguards for specific needs- for example someone with oral appliances like braces. Many wear mouthguards during sports or...

What does it Mean When Your Tongue is Black and Hairy?

  What does it Mean When Your Tongue is Black and Hairy?    A black, hairy tongue? The name alone is repulsing! If you have never experienced this then it may be surprising to you. Although it is rare, some have experienced this tongue ailment....