Is It Time to Look for Another Dentist? Part 1
American dentistry has long set the world’s standard for excellence. Consumers who receive the best American dental care usually can maintain healthy teeth for a lifetime. If current trends continue, however, high-quality dental care may soon become rare and expensive in the U.S.
Cosmetic Dentistry
“It’s what you wear from ear to ear, and not from head to toe …”
If that rings familiar to you, so may the rest of it, which goes, “You’re never fully dressed without a SMILE.”
So sang the passel of lovable orphans in the musical “Annie.” And it’s a tune that is being hummed by more and more dentists today.
Dental Care for Your Kids. Part 2
Permanent Teeth
About the time your child turns five, he will start the process of losing his baby teeth, and permanent teeth will emerge. The timing for this varies for each child. Generally, if your child had teeth early as a baby, you can look for the permanent teeth to appear early as well. A common situation I have seen with kids this age is when permanent teeth erupt prior to the loss of the baby teeth. Read more
Dental Care for Your Kids. Part 1
Our smile conveys a lot about us. Not only a reflection of our mood, teeth are vital to nutrition, speech and self-esteem. It often comes as a great surprise to me the number of parents who overlook dental care when it comes to routine health practices.
How to Take Care of Your Teeth and Avoid Cavities
Although most people don’t like going to the dentist, everyone enjoys hearing the dentist or dental hygienist say something like “everything looks good” or “no cavities this time.” Unfortunately, cavities and tooth decay in general are a fact of life, especially for those who don’t fully understand how to take care of their teeth. Luckily, it doesn’t take a master’s degree in dentistry to ensure that your teeth (and, by extension, your gums) are as healthy as they can be. All it takes is a few simple steps. Read more
