Periodontal disease contributes to cavities and tooth decay, and eventually the loss of teeth and bone. Though the earlier stages of this disease, are easily reversible if caught in time…

Most of us have seen kids wearing or removing retainers, or even remember having them ourselves, but retainers have come a long way and each type works a bit differently…

Chewing gum in one form or another is a very old pastime. Mastiche, or the sap from a mastic tree, was chewed by ancient Greeks. Across the globe, the Mayans…

Summer is water fun time and nothing is more refreshing than splashing in a swimming pool on a hot day. Some people visit their local community pool for regular dips.…

Sports are a big part of many kids’ lives. Playing on a team helps them stay active, it encourages a healthy lifestyle and social skills. But along with all of…

Parents are protective of all parts of their children, teeth included. Some may cringe at the thought of their perfect little bundle being tainted by tooth decay. This can break…

Bringing your child to the dentist for the first time can be a stressful, or even scary, experience. The new surroundings are enough to make any child want to cling…

No parent wants their child to be in pain, even for a mild toothache. Pain is different for every person, but a child cannot always express the extent of their…

Practicing proper dental hygiene is important in both childhood and adulthood. However, since children are still practicing their brushing and are dependent upon their parents for dental care, they are…

Normally, parents start worrying about their child’s teeth when the baby teeth have fallen out and the adult teeth have grown in. There is a lot of discussion recently whether…