How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?
The importance of brushing Brushing is your first line of defense against oral health issues. When you brush your teeth properly, you ensure a brighter smile. Toothpaste is undoubtedly important, but what’s even more significant is getting the right toothbrush and how...
Finding a New Dental Practice: 5 Questions You Should Ask
Searching for a new dentist can be an overwhelming and difficult experience. Finding a new Dental Practice is an important task that can impact your oral health. Here are 5 things to look for that can help inform your search and give you the confidence needed to trust...
Kids and Teeth Grinding
Grind, grind, grind… if your little one happens to be a teeth grinder, you may be familiar with this unpleasant sound. Teeth grinding, or what our team also calls bruxism, is common in children. In fact, three out of ten kids grind or clench their teeth,...
5 Food Swaps for Healthy Teeth
When it comes to taking care of our teeth, striving for perfection is unrealistic. Rather than completely cutting out foods that may harm your smile, try swapping them for less damaging alternatives. Below are 5 easy food swaps you can make for clean, shiny...
Children and Halitosis
Many parents are unaware that children can also suffer from symptoms of halitosis, better known as chronic bad breath. This common oral problem affects a majority of the population, including both adults and children. During treatment for this condition, it’s...Summer Sports and Mouthguards
School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other equipment you’ve collected over the school year (that’s...Are My Child’s Baby Teeth on Schedule?
Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy smile. Is this normal? Probably! While baby teeth do typically...
Pediatric Dentistry Q&A
Today, our team thought we would answer some of the most frequent questions about pediatric dentistry and oral health we hear from parents. What constitutes a “healthy, balanced diet” for my child? A healthy, balanced diet contains all the nutrients your...