Best Practices For Your Kid’s Toothbrush

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As you help your little ones learn how to brush properly (and you do your best to keep a smile on everyone’s faces during the process), you put a lot of energy into the brushing itself. As a result, you may overlook the fact that successful dental hygiene relies on the way you care for your oral health products, too. While we certainly offer you our admiration and applause for the time and effort you are already putting into your kiddo’s smile, we have some tips for you to consider for an even more successful experience.

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filed under: Good Hygiene, Tips/Advice

Why Are My Kids’ Teeth Bumpy?

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When you take at look at your children’s front teeth and then at your own, do you wonder why their permanent teeth display bumps, while yours have flat chewing edges? Before you become too concerned about your child’s dental health, first know that there is nothing unusual about this. It is a completely normal anatomical trait that displays the way your son or daughter’s teeth form. As for some specifics, we are happy to offer details.

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filed under: General Dentistry, Tips/Advice

Smile Care Before Bed: 3 Things To Remember

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Ah, yes. That luxurious (and sometimes challenging) period of time we know as “getting ready for bed.” Everyone put their pajamas on and it’s time to head into the bathroom, brush teeth, and then get cozy in bed for the night. If you’re getting through this experience with smiling faces and a ton of cooperation, we are so happy to hear it! We would also like to make some suggestions for things to remember as they relate to these sessions. They will ensure that all of your hard work actually pays off for your children’s oral health.

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filed under: Family Dentistry, Good Hygiene

3 Ways To Add Music To Kids’ Dental Hygiene Time

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Just like you can go from a sour mood to a very happy one by turning on your favorite tunes, so too can your children begin smiling when they hear music that makes them happy. With this in mind, we encourage you to remember that adding music into your little ones’ dental hygiene time is often extremely advantageous. Not sure about the different options you have for doing so? We are happy to help!

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filed under: Good Hygiene, Preventive Treatments

Questions About Your Child’s Dental Care

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As children develop their first set of teeth, maintaining regular visits to the dentist becomes increasingly more important. Like their parents, children should attend regular checkup and cleaning appointments, and if necessary, receive treatment to address a cavity or other dental issue. However, because of their continuously developing primary and permanent teeth, children’s smiles require certain unique considerations. Most parents realize this, but often still have questions about their children’s dental care and what that care entails, which we’re happy to answer! (more…)

filed under: Children's Dental Services

Run the Highlands this Saturday, April 29th!

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This Saturday, April 29th, 2017, the Lake Highlands Junior Women’s League will be hosting the 13th annual Run the Highlands event to raise funds for the Lake Highlands Community! The event includes a certified 5K race, as well as a family trail walk for those who want to enjoy the atmosphere at a more leisurely pace. The annual Run the Highlands event is a safe, fun, and active way for families in and around Lake Highlands to enjoy the Spring weather, spend time together, and help us give back to our wonderful community! (more…)

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How Children Benefit from Regular Dental Care

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The benefits of teaching your children good hygiene at an early age are self-evident; the earlier they learn good habits, the better their dental health will be for life. Part of those good habits is becoming accustomed to visiting the dentist on a regular basis, which is something that people of all ages should do consistently. Besides keeping their smiles healthy, however, children benefit in several ways from regular dental care, and those benefits will carry long into their adulthood. (more…)

filed under: Family Dentistry