Dentists and Autism: How to Prepare Your Child to Switch Dentists After Moving Home

Posted on 8 June 2018

Kids with autism often rely on routines to help them cope with the tasks that they must deal with in life. Establishing a routine that your child is comfortable with can take a lot of time and effort, especially if you're trying to get them to do something that has to happen but that doesn't happen every day, like going to the dentist. Even if you and your dentist have worked with your child to make the check-up experience manageable, this can all go out of the window if you move to a new house and must switch dentists. [Read More]

Is It Possible to Prevent a Child Needing Braces?

Posted on 26 April 2018

Orthodontic problems are very common in children, causing many young people to rely on braces to straighten their teeth during their teenage years. However, a number of dentists believe that there are things parents can do to promote normal orthodontic development in kids. Here are a few top tips that could help to decrease or eliminate your child's need for braces. 1. Breastfeed Your Baby According to some dentists, breastfeeding can help an infant's mouth to develop normally. [Read More]

What you eat can affect the health of your teeth

Posted on 12 April 2018

When it comes to proper dental care, most people immediately think of regularly brushing their teeth, flossing and using mouthwash. These are indeed important towards your oral health, but you need to take extra steps to ensure that your teeth are strong and free of infections. Dietary choices play a key role in overall oral health, and specific foods have been shown to boost the strength of the teeth, gums and jaws. [Read More]

Teeth Whitening With Dental Implants and Crowns: What You Need to Consider

Posted on 15 March 2018

Modern dentistry can be so remarkable that it's almost possible to forget that you've had work done. Whether you've had a dental implant or crown, in many instances only you and your dentist will know that something has been added to your smile. A key time when you might be reminded of this fact is when you want to whiten your teeth. Most teeth whitening options, whether it's a professional service or an over-the-counter product, get to work on your dental enamel. [Read More]

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Oral Health and Genetic Risk Factors

Hi! My name is Molly, and in spite of being diligent about brushing and flossing, I suffer from a lot of oral health issues including cavities and gum disease. I have realized over the years how big of a role genetics plays in oral health, and I find it to be such an exciting topic that I have created a blog about it. In this blog, I am going to include info about genetics and dentistry, but I am also going to include posts about what to do if you "inherited" challenging teeth from your family. For example, sealants have helped me to avoid cavities. I hope you find this blog useful, and that you keep returning to read its posts! --Molly

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