2017

Got Diabetes? 3 Things That Can Cause Dental Implants To Fail

A dental implant is a common procedure to replace teeth that have been lost due to injury, infection, etc. If you have diabetes and your dentist has told you that you need a dental implant, your diabetes may complicate things in different ways. As long as you have good control over your diabetes, you can be treated like everyone else. You do have to take into consideration the changes that can happen in your body because of your diabetes that could affect the implant, however.…

Haven't Been To The Dentist In A Long Time? What You Should Expect

If you fell on hard times in recent years, you may have stopped taking the time, effort, and of course, the money to go to the dentist. However, now that you are back on your feet again, you may be considering the possibility of going back to your former family dentistry practice to get a proper examination and cleaning performed. The problem is that you may not know what you can or should expect from your first dental visit in many years.…

As a young child, I spent countless hours exploring the confines of my father's pediatric dental office. As soon as I was old enough, I became an integral part of the practice as a receptionist welcoming both children and adults into the fun loving atmosphere of the office. After only a few years of work, I realized that parents were often making the same mistakes in regard to nutrition and general oral care. I started this blog to help parents and caregivers learn about the most basic aspects of their children's teeth. Enjoy the site, and make sure to learn everything you can about the gums, teeth, and your child's jaw! An ounce of prevention, proper information, and a great diet can lead your child down the right path to a lifetime of strong and healthy teeth.