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New to Laser Dentistry? What You Should Know
Lasers can be pretty cool, but how many people think they’re cool when they’re up close and personal with one that’s right in their face? If you’re...
My Child’s Gums Bleed When Brushing – Should I Be Worried?
Brushing is a critical part of keeping teeth healthy. It’s how you remove food particles and prevent plaque from building up and causing tooth...
What to Do If Your Child Swallows a Tooth
Losing teeth is something of a rite of passage for children. Putting a tooth under their pillow in hopes of getting a visit from the Tooth Fairy is...
Broken Tooth? Here’s What to Do
Tooth injuries aren’t uncommon. As many as 50% of children are predicted to suffer a tooth injury at some point. Tooth injuries can range from a...
Common Signs of Tooth Decay in Children
Children have some of the most beautiful smiles. Part of that is because of their innocence. The other part is because primary teeth are typically...
Common Myths About Lip Ties and How Stellar Kids Dentistry Solves Them
Hello friends! I have received several referrals for lip tie frenectomies over the past few weeks. This is a procedure I do often for young infants...
Tips for Alleviating Toothache Discomfort until Your Appointment
Toothaches can be total day ruiners. A trip to the dentist is one of the best ways to make sure that the cause of the toothache is properly...
My Child Had a Dental Surgery – How Can I Help Them?
Surgery can be a big scary word for kids. If we’re being honest, sometimes it’s a scary word for adults too. If your child has just undergone dental...
What Is the Point of Dental X-rays?
It’s almost guaranteed that you’ve heard about the dangers of radiation at some point in your life. Given the impact it can have on health, you may...
What Is Preventive Dentistry?
Is there anything cuter in the world than seeing your child smile as big as they can because they’re just so happy? It’s straight up heartwarming....
Dental Pain Management Techniques: An Introduction
If you were to ask people what it is about going to the dentist that makes them feel the most uncomfortable, there’s a good chance that at least a...
How to Choose a Mouthguard for Your Child
Playing sports is a part of life for kids all around the world. They’re a great chance to socialize with other kids, learn important life skills,...
Things Parents Can Do to Make Tooth Brushing More Fun
Two minutes is a long time for any youngster to stay focused on doing one thing, especially when it comes to something as potentially boring and...
How to Help Your Kid Feel Better When Their Molars Are Growing In
Kids grow so fast, especially in the first years of their lives. Those years are full of milestones and special moments. Of course, some moments are...
Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid after a Dental Procedure
Baby tooth extractions, fillings, nerve treatments, and crowns all have a minimum of one thing in common: they’re all dental procedures. These and...
What to Expect When Your Child Has a Filling Done
No one likes having a filling done. Still, they can do a whole lot of good when they’re needed. They aren’t an uncommon procedure for children, but...
How Do I Help My Child with Anxiety over Losing a Baby Tooth?
Childhood is full of milestones. Some elicit pure excitement, while others may come with some apprehension. Still others may have your child feeling...
The Pros and Cons of Different Cavity Treatments
So your child has developed a cavity! Aside from restricting the sugary foods and drinks (and navigating the resulting complaints) and enforcing...
My Child Keeps Getting Teased about Their Teeth – What Can I Do?
Few things bring joy to a parent’s heart like seeing their child happy. On the other hand, few things can bring sorrow to a parent’s heart like...
Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Remember to Wear Their Retainer after Their Braces Are Removed
So your child has had braces for the last several months and they’ve finally come off. It’s quite the relief for both of you. What won’t be a...
How to Keep Your Child Entertained in the Waiting Room (without a Tablet)
Children don’t usually like waiting for much of anything. They just don’t usually have the sort of patience adults do, nor do they really have the...
What are Some of the Best Foods to Eat Right after Getting Braces?
Getting braces put on can be quite the adjustment to make. You start the day off normally and end it with a mouth that is suddenly full of metal....
Spacing Out Isn’t Just for Astronauts – It’s for Your Teeth Too
Astronauts devote themselves to going out in space. Six feet of space in between people has been the SOP for daily life thanks to the coronavirus...
Warning Signs of a Tooth That Needs Professional Extraction
Most of the time there’s a good chance that the only times you really think about them are when you’re brushing and flossing them, eating, or when...
Thumb Sucking Prevention Tactics to Try with Toddlers
Babies and toddlers have some instinctive behaviors that they exhibit in order to soothe themselves. One of those is sucking on things, usually a...
How Can My Child Get the Fluoride They Need for Their Teeth?
Do you know what makes teeth strong? You might think it’s the brushing, flossing, and mouthwash, but that’s only scratching the surface of the...