Thumb-Sucking in Babies Thumb-sucking is extremely common in babies – and very cute! Babies have very few items in their self-soothing arsenal, but when all else fails, a good ol’ thumb will do the trick to calm them down. For some babies, thumb-sucking comes and goes. For others, the habit
The Magic of Reversing Tooth Decay Fun Science Okay, so here’s a neat idea. Did you know that even though a cavity may start to form in your mouth, there are ways to reverse that decay? Pretty cool, huh?! It’s possible. And, it’s neat as heck. We’ll tell you about
When a child is missing a permanent tooth due to congenital reasons, or loses one due to trauma, the desire to fill that space (particularly if you’re dealing with a teenager) can be pressing. Rest assured, there are several options you can pursue to help improve the functionality of their
Types of Dental Implants Dental implants are often an ideal replacement for missing teeth. They can last 20–30 years or longer and usually last a lifetime. They offer many advantages, including supporting your facial structure, restoring your ability to eat any foods you like, and preserving jawbone health. However, many
Tooth Decay is a result of bacteria in the mouth that makes acids that eat away at the tooth. When sugar and starches are consumed on a regular basis and plaque is left on the teeth, it produces acids and destroys tooth enamel over a period of time. Tooth decay
There’s nothing worse than subjecting your child to the whir of a dentist’s drill because simple oral hygiene habits were not followed. Sure, kids hate flossing as much as adults, but if we’re successful at instilling good behavior early on in life, those habits will provide them with a healthy
If you’ve been prescribed antibiotics in conjunction with an upcoming dental procedure, you might have a list of questions for your dentist about why. Any time you take antibiotics, it’s important to understand both why you’re taking them and how to take them. Antibiotics are a wonderful tool in modern medicine to prevent and
A six-year-old missing their two front teeth can be quite the cause for celebration Just think of all the tooth fairy visits and all relatives marveling at the new, hip look. Now if it’s a teenager without those teeth, well that’s a different story with much less celebration. And such
Understanding Gum Recession Progressive change can be difficult to notice, especially when it occurs to us and not someone else. Changes occurring along our gum line certainly fall into this category, and since recession is measured in millimeters it’s especially easy to miss. So, how much gum erosion is normal,
Dentists and hygienists are often asked about the safety and necessity of X-rays. This is a great question – with answers that differ from patient to patient. So let’s examine it a bit further. You may be surprised to learn just how safe today’s X-rays are, and which audience asks
Introduction to Diabetes and Its Impact on Dental Health 25.8 million children and adults in the United States – 8.3% of the population – have diabetes. And not too far behind those 25.8 million are the estimated 79 million Americans with prediabetes. What’s worse, the increasing prevalence of Type II
Contrary to popular belief, gum disease does not discriminate based on age. Both adults and children can find themselves battling bleeding gums and gum recession – both signs of gingivitis, and the more serious advancement of the disease, early onset periodontitis. To prevent this bacterial infection which can eventually cause
