Impacted Tooth
Posted by What Is It? An impacted tooth is a tooth that gets blocked as it is pushing through the gum into your mouth (erupting). Wisdom teeth often are impacted. Wisdom teeth usually begin to come in between the ages of 17 and 21. Dentists call these teeth th...
Dental Visits Focusing on Fun
Focusing on Fun A visit to the dentist can be a frightening time for kids. From hearing stories of tooth extractions and fillings on the playground, to mirroring their parent’s own anxieties, your child may become quite resistant to a visit to ...
How Do I Know If My Baby Is Teething
Determining what’s wrong with a fussy baby is a tough part of parenting. When your baby is fed, changed and otherwise healthy, but still fussing, you may find yourself wondering, how do I know if my baby is teething? Look for these signs and sy...
How to Prevent Tooth Decay and Other Dental Problems in Your Teen
It is critical that parents continue to teach their children how to prevent tooth decay after the adolescent years. If your teenager has not had many dental problems so far, then you’ve done a good job of taking care of his teeth. It may be tha...
Fun Facts 2: For Kids Teeth
The body is a complex and fantastic machine that is constantly changing as kids get older. Fun facts 2 for kids, in particular, can spark interest in or provide skills to maintain their health that will last a lifetime. The mouth is the gateway to bo...
Four Developmental Milestones in Your Child’s Oral Health
We’ve all compared our children’s milestones in the early years – height and weight, as well as when they first smiled, laughed or crawled. But do you remember their dental developmental milestones? Many parents may remember when the fi...
Healthy Lunch Ideas When You Can’t Brush Your Teeth
It’s not a bad idea to brush your teeth after lunch, but most people don’t think about it, or aren’t prepared with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Most dental professionals recommend two daily brushings, so you don’t have to be t...
Activities to Encourage Dental Health for Kids
From the time a child first begins teething, dental health is something moms and dads think about. But sometimes brushing your child’s teeth is harder than it sounds, especially when your little one struggles against it. But parents can avoid t...
5 Healthy Habits for Your Kids’ Oral Care
When it comes to your family’s oral health, the healthy behaviors you model for your children have an effect now and as they mature. According to a 10-year study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released in 2013, parents worked to get...
Oral Hygiene and Your Teenager
Teenagers can be tough on their teeth. They may be so busy with school, jobs, sports and social activities that they don’t find time to brush. They also tend to eat a lot of junk food. Combine the two and you’ve got a situation ripe for t...
How to Treat Bad Breath in Teenagers
Bad breath is a common problem for teens and can be embarrassing in social situations. Treatment starts with understanding, so knowing the causes can help you learn how to treat bad breath in teenagers and prevent it from happening again. Also known ...
Get the Baby Toothbrush Ready
Whether you are a new parent or one who has been at it for a few years, you should do whatever is necessary to ensure that your child is happy and healthy. When it comes to oral health, you want the best for your child, too. Parents often have lots o...
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