Even as adults, flossing may seem like a chore, however, flossing really only takes a few minutes out of our day. According to a recent analysis, only 30% of Americans floss on a daily basis. That statistic reveals the importance of teaching the younger generations the importance of flossing. Teaching children how to floss and (more…)
Your child’s first dental visit is right around the corner. You’re excited for your child to be meeting this milestone, but you’re also a little nervous about it as well. So, you’re wondering, what does a first dental visit entail? That’s a good question and one that we’re going to discuss in detail below. Ready? (more…)
Over four million people in the US wear braces, either for cosmetic reasons, like straightening their teeth or to help correct a dental issue. If you have a young child, you might get lucky and they’ll be blessed with straight teeth naturally. However, odds are that they’ll need braces for at least a little while. (more…)
Did you know that one out of five children aged five to 11 suffers from at least one untreated tooth decay? One of seven adolescents from age 12 to 19 have at least one untreated tooth decay. It’s essential to teach your children the importance of good oral hygiene. Small oral health problems can lead to (more…)