As a parent, you know that you’ve succeeded on Christmas morning when your child gets that look of excitement after tearing the wrapping paper off a present or examining the goodies within their stocking. When you select a gift they enjoy that helps keep them healthy, you both win!

Read on to discover some ideas for stocking stuffers that encourage kids to take good care of their teeth, plus some suggestions for their oral hygiene routine.

Whether you’ve been working through your Invisalign treatment over the last couple of months or more than a year, you’ve likely dreamed of the day when it comes time to take them off for good. However, your perfectly straight teeth won’t stay in their new and improved position without some help. That’s why you’ll be given a retainer following your treatment! Here’s how long you’ll have to wear your retainer after Invisalign.

For many women, pregnancy means all sorts of uncertainties and worries. As much as you want to get dental work done to keep your smile in good shape, you want to make sure that it is okay for both you and your baby. Your concerns are common and completely understandable. Continue reading to learn how you can safely receive dental work while you are pregnant as well as which procedures you should postpone until after your baby is born.

Root canal therapy is designed to save teeth that have become severely damaged or infection. When maintained properly, a tooth that has been repaired by a root canal can last the rest of your life. While this treatment is highly successful, there is a possibility that you will need to have it redone in the future. Continue reading to learn why this may be the case and what you can expect during this treatment process.

Whether you enjoy playing a casual game of ultimate frisbee with your friends during the summer or are part of a professional team year-round, sports are a great way to stay in shape and build a community. Fortunately, undergoing orthodontic treatment doesn’t have to get in the way! If you are interested in straightening your teeth but would like to do a bit more research before scheduling your appointment, keep reading for the answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions about sports and braces.

As a parent, all you want to do is protect your children from the dangers of the world. Dental x-rays can seem foreign and even a little scary, so it makes sense why you might be apprehensive about them. After all, isn’t all that radiation harmful to your child? While that’s a valid concern, advances in technology have made this a worry of the past. If you’re still not convinced, continue reading to find out how dental x-rays are not only safe but offer great benefits for your child’s oral health.

You try to do your best to keep up with your child’s dental health. By reminding and helping them to brush and floss, taking them to the dentist for regular checkups, and watching their sugar intake, you are helping to set their smiles up for success. However, there is still so much about children’s dentistry that you probably aren’t aware of. Continue reading to learn some interesting facts about your kid’s smiles that you didn’t already know!

You try to prioritize the dental health of your entire family, but it can be a challenge. Even if your household is great at keeping up with their dental visits, it can still be a headache. When you have to go all of the way across town multiple times to get dental care, this makes the day a lot more hectic than it needs to be. Fortunately, there is a solution. By choosing a family dentist, you will experience all sorts of benefits. Continue reading to learn what they are.

When you look at your reflection or a picture of yourself, are you happy with the way your smile looks? If you’re like most people, there’s probably at least one thing you wish you could change about your teeth. Thanks to cosmetic dentistry, attaining a gorgeous grin is easier than ever before. No matter how severe your cosmetic dental flaws are, your dentist can develop a plan to correct them. Here are four of the most common treatments your dentist can use to fix your smile.

This past year has been difficult, as we’ve all had to make several changes to combat the spread of COVID. While spending more time at home, you might have missed your routine cleaning and checkup because dental offices have been closed. Unfortunately, skipping semi-annual appointments and the stress of coronavirus has resulted in many avoidable oral health issues. Here’s the connection between dental emergencies and COVID.

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