February Is National Children?s Dental Health Month

February is nationally recognized as Children’s Dental Health month. From the time kids begin teething, right up until they are fitted for braces, dental care is a vital part of healthy development. Parents often have questions about what age is appropriate for their child’s first trip to the dentist, or which toothpastes are the safest to use. This month we try to answer all these things and more.

Did you know that too much fluoride can stain the teeth of smaller children, rather than protect them? It’s vital facts like these that everyone needs to know.

Be sure and take time out to read through our articles that deal with children’s dental health. We cover everything from proper flossing techniques and sealants, to tips on better brushing.

Proper dental care isn’t just for children. We’ve also included a special section that deals with adult dental health including cosmetic options like whitening, porcelain veneers, and bonding.

Whether you’re a small child or an active adult, a healthy smile goes a long way to showing the world a more confident “you.”

Children’s Dental Health

Children’s Dental Care: The Basics
Caring for the teeth of newborn and younger children can seem especially daunting. Parents have many questions and this guide will answer the most basic aspects regarding childhood dental care.
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Everything You’ll Ever Need To Know About Cavities
Cavities: We all dread having them filled, but the experience can be even more traumatic for younger children. To help your little ones avoid the pain, this guide explains all aspects of painful tooth decay.
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Orthodontic Appliances: Braces, Retainers, and So Much More
It seems that everyone, at one point or another, is required to wear some form of dental appliance to help strengthen their teeth. If you have questions about things like braces, retainers, or just want to know more about overbites or crossbites, this is the article for you.
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More Rigorous Studies Help Dentists Find Noninvasive Ways To Prevent Tooth Decay
By the time young adults reach the age of 17, nearly 80% have had at least one cavity. Dentists continue to do studies into ways that they can treat different forms of tooth decay without resorting to “the drill.” One good way is through dental sealants on the teeth of younger children.
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How to Avoid Bad Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry isn’t just an option for adults. Nowadays there are many options available to adolescents as well. The important thing is being educated on how to avoid procedures that may actually worsen your condition. This article explains all the facts.
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Adult Dental Health

The Cost of a Smile
(If you’ve ever considered cosmetic dentistry, but didn’t think you could afford it, this article is for you! Covering everything from the costs of certain procedures, to important information about financing options, you can’t afford to miss this.
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Bright Smile: Think Whitening
Are your teeth discolored or stained? With one visit to the right cosmetic dentist, you can turn your smile shades brighter, and usually for less than five hundred dollars. A tooth whitening procedure may be the option you seek.
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Invisalign: Questions and Answers from the Experts
If you’re tired of wearing braces, or have purposely avoided them because of concerns about pain, your worries are over. Invisalign is a revolutionary way to straighten teeth without the hassle of visible braces.
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Dental Veneers: Questions and Answers from the Experts
Do you feel your teeth are hindering the way you behave around people? Are you too self-conscious to smile for pictures? If so, porcelain veneers might be a great cosmetic procedure option. The results are long lasting, ensuring that you can have your very own “Hollywood smile.”
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Root Canal Basics
Root canals are probably not on anyone’s list of enjoyable activities, but they are a common part of adult dental care. When the nerves at the root of a tooth become infected, they need to be extracted in order to save your smile. This article chronicles everything you need to know about the procedure.
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