Your body undergoes several changes when you’re pregnant, which means you will need to change your oral hygiene routine to keep your teeth and gums in good shape. In addition to brushing and flossing your teeth for two minutes at a time at least twice every day, it’s important that you schedule an appointment with the dentist when you first... read more »
Being a new parent can be overwhelming! Diapers, bottles, and suddenly a tiny human who depends on your for support and love in the most vulnerable of ways. Let’s look at a common concern of parents--Baby Bottle Tooth Decay-- as well as what to do to prevent it for your child. As with most dental health issues, Baby Bottle Tooth... read more »
When teeth are damaged due to dental erosion, harmful acids can chew away at a tooth until a hole forms and the tooth enamel. At this point, a cavity will be present. In order to eradicate cavities, a visit to your dentist will be needed for a dental filling. One highly effective dental filling option to consider is a composite... read more »
If your child has effective oral hygiene habits now, they can enjoy a lifetime of excellent health. You can help by encouraging your child to floss daily and reduce their risk of periodontal disease as an adult. Our dentist and team would be happy to offer guidance and tips motivating your child to floss regularly and properly. Your child’s teeth... read more »
Baby teeth, unlike what you may think, are very important to the health of an individual, both when they are a child and as they advance into an adult. What have you heard of about baby teeth? Learn a tiny bit extra by reading this post we’ve amassed, and do your best to aid your child to keep their chompers... read more »
You may think that treating a child’s baby pearly whites isn’t that useful because they’re going to fall out on their own anyway. However, contrary to this line of thinking, caring for baby teeth is important because, without them, adult (also known as permanent) teeth will not come in straight, but instead crowded and misaligned. Here are some tips on... read more »
If you have a toddler and an infant, then you need to remember to care for their smiles differently. There are certain things you need to do for each smile to keep their little teeth and gums in tip-top shape. To help you care for your infant and toddler’s smiles, our dentist, Dr. Andrea Mason, has some information for you.... read more »
Paying attention to the side effects of baby bottle tooth decay is a great method to battle its effects, but occasionally you’ll need professional help to deal with the disease. Use this data to help your child before and after their baby bottle tooth decay appointment. To prep for your visit with our office, please help your child recognize that... read more »
Did you know having a healthy and balanced diet is part of good oral hygiene? Well, it’s true, which is why our pediatric dentist, Dr. Andrea Mason, recommends avoiding tooth-harming foods and drinks as much as possible. So, if you want your child to have a top-notch smile for a lifetime, it’s best to teach them all about the tooth-healthy... read more »
If you want your child to have a top-notch oral health and smile, then they need to have good oral hygiene. Now, our pediatric dentist, Dr. Andrea Mason, and dental team understand that might be a difficult task, especially if your child is young. Fortunately, there are things you can do to weave good oral hygiene habits in your child... read more »
