Problems From A Child's Dental Misalignment

Posted on 18 April 2019

If your child's teeth appear to be growing in a crooked pattern, you may feel that their dental misalignment is harmless. After all, the teeth may still be healthy-looking, and the child may not be complaining about any discomfort. Still, although crooked teeth may seem harmless, they sometimes aren't.  Here are a few problems that may develop due to a child's dental misalignment. Speech Problems Children with misaligned teeth may have trouble pronouncing words correctly. [Read More]

3 Tips For Recovering From Oral Surgery

Posted on 14 March 2019

Whether you need to have a tooth extraction or you are faced with a dental implant placement, you might be nervous about the prospect of undergoing oral surgery. However, if you work with an experienced dentist and work hard at home to recover, that procedure may help you to restore your chewing ability while improving the look of your smile. Here are three tips for recovering from oral surgery.   1. Plan to Rest Oftentimes, people assume that a simple oral surgery won't be much to recover from, since most incisions are small. [Read More]

Beneficial Ways To Prepare For Dental Implant Surgery

Posted on 19 February 2019

Getting dental implants will improve your smile and perhaps your bite and ability to chew. While your dentist will prepare you for your procedure, there are things you can do at home to further enhance your surgical experience. Here are some beneficial things you can do to get ready for your dental implants procedure so that you can enjoy a complication-free procedure and recovery period: Evaluate Dietary Supplements And Anticoagulant Use [Read More]

Preventing Dental Implant Failure

Posted on 21 January 2019

According to the American College of Prosthodontists, approximately 120 million American are missing at least one tooth. If you're on such American, after speaking with your dentist, you may have decided that a dental implant is the best option to help you create a beautiful smile. Dental implants have several advantages, including their natural appearance, durability, and easy, low-maintenance care. However, even after the implant was expertly placed, there are instances when the implant can fail. [Read More]

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Fluoride Toothpaste is Important for Children

Along with many parents, I am very careful about what chemicals I allow my children to be exposed to. I use all-natural cleaners and I make sure to purchase organic produce whenever I can. One day, I found a recipe online for homemade, all-natural toothpaste. It was just a mixture of baking soda and natural flavoring. I thought it was a great idea, and I started having my entire family brush with it instead of our regular toothpaste. I realized I made a mistake when my children each had cavities that need filled at their next dental check-up. My dentist told me that natural toothpaste is fine to use, but I need to find a formula that contains fluoride for my children. I created this blog to help other parents avoid the mistake I did. There are natural toothpastes with fluoride you can find at health-food stores.

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