Helping Your Child Cope with Braces
Unfortunately for some children and young adults the formation of teeth from birth, coupled with the usage and the environmental effects throughout their lives, may cause the need for braces. While your kids may loathe the thought of having braces and groan at the parents who are recommending it, they will thank you later on! […]
What is a Root Canal Procedure?
The root canal; you may have heard of this eerie and ominous procedure. If you have never had a root canal procedure, aka Endodontic Treatment, performed and need one, then you may be freaking out! Your dentist warns you to brush your teeth and floss regularly to avoid it. Maybe a friend of yours has […]
Do Dental X-rays Pose a Health Risk?
The Dental X-ray is the most commonly used preventative and diagnostic test that dentists utilize to check for tooth issues in their patients. It is the standard when going in for your six month to 1 year checkup. Your dentist may perform Bite Wing X-rays amongst many other types of X-ray scans. X-rays are taken […]
Reasons why you should visit a dentist
Having a fear or phobia of going to the dentist is one of many reasons why you may avoid going. For some people the cost may put you off going as dental treatments can become very expensive if a lot of work is required. Other people just do not see regular dental visits as high […]
Stress free trips to the dentist with children
When taking children to the dentist it can be very stressful for both the children and the parents. From dealing with the fear of the dentist to challenging behavior there is lots to consider before you go and when you get there. Luckily, there are a number of things that you can do to make […]