Many children suck their thumbs. This may be a soothing habit, or it may occur out of boredom. It is generally recommended that pacifier use is stopped at about 18 months, but thumb sucking can be a much harder habit… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘teeth’
4 Ways to Know You Need Fillings
Fillings are great ways to deal with a variety of dental health problems. But even if you’ve already had several fillings, it can be hard to tell when you need some new ones. Here are some easy ways to tell.
7 Types of Teeth in Your Mouth
You spend a lot of time thinking about your mouth. Sometimes you admire it, and sometimes you feel self-conscious about it. But your mouth wouldn’t be the same without the teeth that you are so used to looking at; in… Read More
Teach Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth
Teaching your kids how to brush their teeth is important even from an early age. Whether or not they’re scared to go to the dentist, when you help them understand how they can take care of their teeth, they might… Read More
Cleaning Your Teeth Before Your Next Visit
Have you already scheduled your next dentist visit? Once you have, there are things you need to keep in mind about keeping your teeth clean. Depending on what your oral health and hygiene routine is like, you might not need… Read More
How Does Tooth Whitening Work?
Many people nowadays are looking to have their teeth whitened. The market for over the counter whitening products, from whitening treatments to toothpaste, as well as treatments from your dentist is growing every year. There are many different ways to… Read More
How to Handle a Cracked Molar
You may have first-hand experience with a cracked tooth, but how exactly does someone get a cracked molar? Molars are most vulnerable to cracks during chewing, and chomping down on ice and hard candy can crack your tooth. You may… Read More
4 Foods and Drinks You Didn’t Know Were Bad for Teeth
Most people know about the foods and drinks most commonly called out as being bad for your teeth. These include soda, red wine, and coffee, all of which will stain teeth and can erode your enamel over time, causing cavities,… Read More
How to Treat Sensitive Teeth
Living with sensitive teeth can be a real struggle. You may have had to give up chocolate or having icing on your cake. You may have to go to extra lengths to make sure your coffee isn’t too hot and… Read More
How Do Cavities Form in Your Teeth?
Cavities are one of the most commonly occurring dental problems. Fortunately, they’re also fairly easy to prevent with a good brushing and flossing regimen. In this week’s blog, we’ll discuss how cavities form in your teeth, and what you can… Read More