Just Because They’ll Fall Out Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Need to Take Care of Them We often get our children (and maybe even ourselves) to practice good oral hygiene by threatening them with toothless gums after their teeth rot and fall out. But what if the teeth are just going to fall out anyway because they’re baby teeth? Do we… Read More
Does My Child Need A Palate Expander?
A person’s palate (otherwise referred to as the roof of the mouth) might need to be expanded for a few different reasons. A palate expander is usually recommended early on in orthodontic treatment and it’s designed to do exactly what it sounds like: make the palate larger. Your child’s orthodontist might recommend a palate expander prior to braces, or they… Read More
The Ultimate Toothpaste Guide
Toothpaste to whiten teeth. Toothpaste for sensitive teeth. All natural toothpaste. Shelves are stocked with every kind of toothpaste imaginable and then some, each one claiming to solve a different oral problem you may not have even known you had. With so many options available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, so we’ve created a simple guide to help break it… Read More
3 Quick Tips to Improving Your Dental Routine
Even if we’re already brushing twice a day and flossing every night, there are always things we can be doing to improve our dental routine. Here are three quick tips you can add to your dental routine to get a healthier smile without taking up a lot of time in your schedule: 1. Clean your tongue. It seems like teeth… Read More
Baby Teeth Care 101: What To Expect With Your Little Ones Mouth
They are only baby teeth, right? We don’t need to be too concerned, since they are just going to fall out anyway, right? WRONG!!! Although baby teeth will eventually fall out, it is just as important to take care of them as it is to care for the new adult teeth when they erupt. Not only do the baby teeth… Read More