Alcohol-Free Mouthwash: Who Says You Have to Feel the Burn?
Swishswishswish. The muscles in your cheeks are working, helping you to get your mouthwash onto the surface of every tooth and into as many nooks and crannies as possible. Perhaps you feel the burn and long to spit it out, or perhaps you have no problem putting up...
Little Tooth, A Lot of Care Part 2: How Young is Too Young for Orthodontic Care?
We’re willing to bet you had orthodontic treatment in your youth. And, even if you didn’t, you probably had someone close to you who did undergo the process of getting braces, a retainer, and maybe even more. But the whole process can feel brand new again when it...
A Healthy Helping of Holiday Treats: What to Eat vs. What to Avoid
Halloween. Thanksgiving. Christmas. New Year’s Eve. Once the fall hits, the holidays are officially on a roll. They just don’t stop, and neither do the opportunities for your family to satisfy their sweet tooth. So, with these holidays right around the corner, what do...
The Age-Old Question: When Should My Child Have Their First Dental Appointment?
The teething has started and a little mountain of white has begun to erupt through your little one’s gums. Congratulations — your baby’s first tooth has come out to play! But as their mouth begins to develop, so too will you need to develop different hygiene habits...
Dental (Dis)Comfort & Early Cavity Detection
“Do we need to turn that frown upside-down?” It’s a sweet and simple enough question, but how you bring your child’s smile back will depend greatly on what caused them to grimace in the first place. And there’s no shortage of potential smile dampeners. Thankfully,...
Braces, Brushing, and Back to School — Oh My!
You have your school supply list written and your credit card at the ready. Back-to-school shopping will be a breeze this year thanks to your steady preparation — but wait. Prepping for school isn’t only about what goes in their backpacks, is it? We’re of the opinion...
Feeling the Pull of Concern: When Can My Child Have Their Baby Teeth Extracted?
Whether it’s a wiggle or a worsening pain that has your attention, it’s perfectly understandable that the overall well-being of your child’s smile remains a prominent concern. Thus, if the health of a single baby tooth gets called into question, it’s natural to wonder...
A Little Tooth, A Lot of Care: How Young is Too Young to See the Dentist?
There’s nothing that will flood your heart with joy quite like seeing your baby’s sweet, small smile. As such, we know you always want to keep your little one both happy and healthy. But when it comes to that delicate smile, you might be wondering: How early is too...
Cavities in Kids: To Pull or To Fill?
It’s impossible not to notice — their little smile has turned upside down, and with it they’ve been glaring down at their plate of food or rubbing at their cheek on one side. Ah, yes, the tell-tale signs of a potential cavity have emerged. The next question, then, is...
When a Wiggle Warrants Worry: All About Loose Baby Teeth
You’re not just a mom or dad — you’re also the elusive tooth fairy, benevolent in your willingness to bestow loose change beneath the pillows of sweet children, right? But before the tooth fairy can coast in to take a little tooth, that tooth must first fall out...