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Choosing the Dental Filling Option that's Best for You
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 31, 2023
Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with
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The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 24, 2023
The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved.
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Anatomy of a Smile Makeover
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 17, 2023
A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The
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Curing the Nail-Biting Habit
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 10, 2023
Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 03, 2023
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
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Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 27, 2022
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself.
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How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 20, 2022
Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter.
Here
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Using Sippy Cups Successfully
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 13, 2022
Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition
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Is there a connection between oral health and school performance?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 06, 2022
As a parent, you want the best for your children, and that includes doing their best in school. You can support them by taking an interest in their activities, being
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Avoid the Emergency Room for Dental Problems
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 29, 2022
There are certainly situations when going to an emergency room is the best response for your problem. A severe injury to your mouth, jaw, or face would qualify.
However, when it
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What to Know if You Think You Have a Cracked Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 15, 2022
You use your mouthguard for sports, wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and never bite down on solid objects. But even with all the care in the world,
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When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 08, 2022
Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities:
It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How?
Because
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Getting Ready for Winter
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 01, 2022
Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 25, 2022
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over
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Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 18, 2022
Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten
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Carbs and Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 11, 2022
The Good News
Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work?
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