Contrary to popular belief, getting IV sedation at the dentist does not mean you will be “put to sleep.” It is not general anesthesia. IV sedation is simple and safe for both children and adults. It involves receiving sedative medication intravenously. At any time, your medication can be adjusted to your level of comfort and… Continue Reading about Is IV Sedation Safe for Kids?
As the summer break approaches, days of swimming, sleeping in and outdoor games are just around the corner for your kids. However, just because they get a break from school routine, shouldn’t mean they take a break from their dental hygiene routine. In fact, you may have to put forth some extra effort a parent… Continue Reading about 5 Tips to Keep a Healthy Smile This Summer
If you have an elementary-aged child, it is common to wonder if you’ll be investing in orthodontic treatment for their smile. Orthodontics involves wearing braces or another type of oral appliance in order to better align the teeth. While this is something that your pediatric dentist can certainly detect at a young age, there are… Continue Reading about 5 Signs Your Child Needs Braces
Getting braces for the first time can be a roller coaster experience for many kids and teens. They may be excited to get braces, but surprised by how different they can make your mouth feel at first. The initial transition of “getting used to” your brackets and bands can be difficult. One of the most… Continue Reading about Eating With New Braces
Dental crowns serve as caps for damaged or weak teeth. This durable, natural-looking cap encases all visible surfaces of the affected tooth. It is common to associate dental crowns with adults, but young smiles are also candidates for this time-tested restorative treatment. In fact, crowns can be an excellent way to protect and strengthen damaged… Continue Reading about Kids Can Get Dental Crowns, Too
Have you ever heard of dental ankylosis? It’s an abnormal condition of the teeth where the tooth (or teeth) is fused or fixed to the underlying bone. In a normal tooth, the tooth roots are surrounded by periodontal ligaments of gum tissue that hold the tooth in the socket. However, in an ankylosed tooth, a… Continue Reading about Dental Ankylosis: Why Your Orthodontist Needs to Know
By the time your child turns 3 years old, you should be looking at a full set of 20 baby teeth when they smile. (Of course every child is different and some may be “late bloomers” in the tooth eruption category.) Dental care for your preschooler can look very similar to your own dental care regime… Continue Reading about Caring For Your Preschooler’s Teeth
Whether you are leaving your 30’s or entering your 70’s, anti-aging is a hot topic among many adults. When you consider ways to make yourself look younger, you probably think of anti-aging creams, facial fillers or plastic surgery. But did you know that braces can also be considered as an effective and permanent way to… Continue Reading about How Adult Braces Can Turn Back the Hands of Time
Not everyone enjoys going to the dentist. In fact, dental fear (or dental anxiety) is a very real condition that affects adults as well as children. While it may be common to have to bribe or coerce your child into the dental office, if your child’s anxiety over the dentist is a problem or is… Continue Reading about Kids Get Dental Anxiety, Too!
It is not uncommon for things to gradually start shifting out of place as we get older. This includes your teeth. In fact, many aging adults experience a change in the way their teeth are positioned. This may result in gaps, crowding and other alignment issues that didn’t use to be there. Fortunately, adult braces… Continue Reading about Why Do Adults Experience Shifting Teeth?