Author: dinesh

A six-year-old missing their two front teeth can be quite the cause for celebration Just think of all the tooth fairy visits and all relatives marveling at the new, hip look. Now if it’s a teenager without those teeth, well that’s

If you’ve been prescribed antibiotics in conjunction with an upcoming dental procedure, you might have a list of questions for your dentist about why. Any time you take antibiotics, it’s important to understand both why you’re taking them and how to take them. Antibiotics are

There's nothing worse than subjecting your child to the whir of a dentist's drill because simple oral hygiene habits were not followed. Sure, kids hate flossing as much as adults, but if we're successful at instilling good behavior early on in

When a child is missing a permanent tooth due to congenital reasons, or loses one due to trauma, the desire to fill that space (particularly if you’re dealing with a teenager) can be pressing. Rest assured, there are several options

The Magic of Reversing Tooth Decay Fun Science Introduction Okay, so here’s a neat idea. Did you know that even though a cavity may start to form in your mouth, there are ways to reverse that decay? Pretty cool, huh?! It’s possible.

Thumb-Sucking in Babies Thumb-sucking is extremely common in babies – and very cute! Babies have very few items in their self-soothing arsenal, but when all else fails, a good ol’ thumb will do the trick to calm them down. For some

When Will Baby's Teeth Arrive A Guide Understanding Teething in Babies Before your little one can talk, it’s a guessing game to figure out what may be causing them pain or discomfort. But if they’re drooling, nibbling on hands or toys, or seem

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ or TMD) The temporomandibular joint attaching the jawbone to the skull is the most used in the human body. It allows the mouth to open and close for eating, speaking, chewing, breathing, and laughing. It can move

Understanding Tooth Decay: Five Stages Explained Did you know there are five distinct stages of tooth decay? And, that in the first stage of decay, you can actually take steps to reverse the progression of the disease? Indeed, it’s true. In

The Perfect Road Map For Your Child's Oral Health On July 3rd, 1806, two years into their journey to chart the unchartered west of America, pioneer explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark reached a challenge of epic proportion – the Rocky