Before today… no, further back, before you became an adult, did you know what dental sealants were? I didn’t know what they were until recently and I’m almost 30… Oh wow, I’m almost 30… Existential crisis aside, I hadn’t heard about sealants until I’d been working at a dental practice for 8 months. So, dental sealants are an extra tool in our arsenal to protect our teeth from cavities. They’re easy to apply and they’re pretty common.
It can sometimes be difficult for children to follow new rules as they grow older, especially as their baby and permanent teeth develop. As babies, kids had help from mommy and daddy to keep their teeth clean, but when they’re older, the responsibility is theirs. Young kids may not look forward to keeping up with dental hygiene twice a day. From bedtime routines to games, here are some tips to encourage your child to take care of their smile.
Dental emergencies can occur at any time, and whether your child has broken a tooth playing sports or you have a damaged restoration, it is best to be prepared. Delaying treatment can lead to further complications and can turn a small issue into a major problem. Take the time to prepare by creating an emergency kit, reviewing some basic care strategies, and collecting the contact information you may need.
Everyone loves to have a radiant smile, but that doesn’t always happen naturally. If you lack confidence in your dental aesthetics, quality cosmetic services can help you achieve your picture-perfect smile. Whether you are looking to replace an old, damaged restoration or want a complete smile makeover, finding the best procedure is key to optimizing your oral health and self-confidence.
When looking in the mirror, does your smile give you confidence? Is your smile healthy, but you still have multiple things about it you’d like to change? With today’s popular cosmetic dental treatments such as porcelain veneers, you can fix a variety of aesthetic concerns an achieve a radiant smile you’ll be excited to share.
The chances are high that your dentist or dental hygienist has been pushing you to floss daily every time you visit. If you’re like most people, however, you probably don’t manage to floss every day. You might not even floss at all.
Orthodontic care is a crucial part of maintaining the health, beauty, and function of your smile. Besides the aesthetic concerns, crooked teeth are more challenging to keep clean. This can increase your risk of developing cavities and gum disease.
Dental implants are growing in popularity every year and many are requesting them over traditional dentures and bridges. A dental implant replaces the entire tooth from root to crown with a permanent restoration that looks and feels natural.
I moved to Texas in January 2019, and have spent most holidays either alone or with friends. But for Thanksgiving this year, my parents are dropping off their favorite child for me to babysit indefinitely. Yes, my younger sister is moving in with me, and her drive down here is being guided by what may as well be the familial motorcade. Sibling rivalry aside, I’m very excited to cram my sister and parents into my tiny one-bedroom apartment for 4 days. It’ll be a great reminder of why I love living alone!
You touch your face 23 times an hour- Here are 3 ways to curb the habit, according to a behavioral psychologist.I touched my face 12 times before my morning meeting. Oh wait, that’s a lie—I should say 12 times in the hour between arriving at work and my first meeting of the day. I know health officials are recommending we keep our paws off our faces in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and yet… must… scratch…