Toothbrush Abrasion Leads to Sensitive Teeth and Gums Brushing regularly is considered vital for healthy teeth and gums, but dental experts warn that you can overdo a good thing. Known as toothbrush abrasion, overbrushing can lead to sensitive teeth and receding gums. Vigorous brushing can wear down the enamel on the teeth as well as…
Dental care for kids does not have to feel overwhelming. Try to involve your children as much as possible so that they feel excited and empowered about keeping their teeth and gums healthy. Preventative dentistry is fighting against oral problems and doesn’t have to be boring; actually, it can be fun. This is an important…
Sucking their thumb, fingers or a pacifier is a natural reflex for most children. It helps them fall asleep, calm down, or to just feel good. When they are babies, it is considered harmless in terms of a child’s growth and speech development. But how long should it go on? Should a child still be…
Here are nine tips for baby bottle usage to help you keep your little one free of cavities.
A good way to prevent cavities – especially for children – is to apply a dental sealant to your teeth. The sealant acts as a barrier against cavities. It is made from a plastic material and dentists apply it to the area where decay most often occurs in your mouth – on your back teeth’s…
It’s important to schedule your child’s first dental visit before their first birthday. At that point, children’s baby teeth are starting to appear and are susceptible to decay and cavities. Although their baby teeth are not permanent, decay in baby teeth can lead to an increase in the risk of decay to their permanent teeth…
Reduce Sport-Related Mouth Injuries with One Simple Piece of Equipment Mouth guards, also called mouth protectors, help cushion a blow to the face, minimizing the risk of broken teeth and injuries to your lips, tongue, face or jaw. They typically cover the upper teeth and are a great way to protect the soft tissues of…
Skip (or at least go easy) on the candy and the chocolate this year when you’re filling the holiday stockings for your loved ones. Instead of a stocking full of sugar, why not add some of these healthy and sometimes funny oral health stocking stuffers that are sure to bring a smile to the faces…
We love treating entire families at Personal Care Dentistry. Our care team members are equally adept at providing dental services to 4-year-olds as they are to those kids’ grandparents. At Personal Care Dentistry, we provide high-quality, affordable dental care in a gentle, compassionate atmosphere. We believe in the Golden Rule of Dentistry we treat all of…
Unfortunately, teens and tweens sometimes take the summer off from oral hygiene, and that makes it harder for kids to stay on top of cavity prevention. Many dentists know that summertime often means more time for kids to drink sodas, eat sticky candy and consume starchy foods like French fries, pizzas and white bread. But…