2016

5 Tips For Preparing For A First Dental Visit

Even if you've been to the dentists many times over the course of your life, meeting with a new dental provider for the first time calls for a bit of preparation. If you've just moved to a new city and got a new dentist, or if you've just changed dental offices in your current location, you may feel a little apprehensive prior to the first appointment. Arriving prepared and having some familiarity with the office beforehand will help ease your nerves and allow you to have a successful, anxiety-free visit. Read More 

3 Reasons To Take Your Child To A Pediatric Dentist

A pediatric dentist is one of the best options at your disposal if you have children, mostly because of the many ways in which he or she can make your child more comfortable throughout the dental appointment. Listed below are three reasons to take your child to a pediatric dentist. Entertainment One of the biggest reasons to take your child to a pediatric dentist is that the entire office is typically designed in such a way as to keep your child entertained until the dental procedure begins. Read More 

Teaching Your Child How To Do Proper Tooth Care Actions

If you have a small child who is getting ready for their first dentist's appointment, you are undoubtedly excited about this milestone and anxious about how they will react while in the dentist's chair. Teaching your child how to be responsible with their oral care is an important lesson that can be done at home to coincide with routine dental appointments. Here are some fun ways you can teach your child about brushing and flossing to help them in taking care of their teeth properly so they get through their dental appointments with positive results. Read More 

3 Precautions To Help Keep Your Dentures In Good Shape

If you have recently been fitted with dentures, you may be excited about the new look of your smile. However, in order for your dentures to remain in great shape, some precautions should be observed. Here are a few of them: Rinse your dentures with cold water after eating. Although your dentures may look completely smooth, the false teeth of your appliance are still porous. Dark pigments and colorants from the foods and drinks that you ingest can be absorbed by the dentures and cause permanent staining. Read More 

Why Do Meth Addicts Have Such Terrible Teeth?

Perhaps you've seen pictures of methamphetamine addicts and noticed that their teeth are atrocious. Or maybe you know someone in person who uses meth and has awful teeth. It's easy to think the same won't happen to you if you start taking this drug. You may figure you'll take better care of your teeth than that, or that it's just a coincidence all those other meth users have terrible dental problems. Read More