by admin | Aug 28, 2017 | Dental Tips for Parents
Understanding why your child sucks their thumb may be the key to helping them stop. You can rest assured that sucking is one of an infant’s natural reflexes. They begin to suck on their thumbs or other fingers while they are in the womb. Infants and young children may...
by admin | Aug 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Your child’s baby teeth should begin to fall out by age 6 or 7, according to the American Dental Association. Over the next five or six years, your child will gradually lose all baby teeth, and new, permanent teeth will replace them. If your child has a loose...
by admin | Aug 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Some parents have recently asked the question, “Why have my child’s teeth begun to turn yellow.” Drs. James and Samuel Owens explain that there are several reasons this may occur. Let’s break it down into two categories – #1 – Adult teeth are more yellow than...
by admin | Aug 3, 2017 | Dental Tips for Parents, Pediatric Dentistry
“Play” toothbrushing helps your toddler get used to the idea of brushing their teeth while working out their feelings about it. Buy some extra children’s toothbrushes and let your toddler brush their stuffed animals’ or dolls’...
by admin | Jul 25, 2017 | Dental Tips for Parents
The kids are heading back to school soon. That means you’ll be back-to-school shopping gathering all of the usual – fall clothes, uniforms, school supplies and the like. This time around, you might consider putting together oral care kits for each of your...
by admin | Jun 29, 2017 | Dental Tips for Parents
We’ve all heard the line “stay away from sugary foods.” For most families, it’s easier said than done. Although we encourage our patients to eat foods that promote dental health, we want to go a step further and provide a list of foods that you can add to your grocery...
by admin | May 12, 2017 | Dental Tips for Parents
Let’s face it…technology is in! Children today are very interested in the latest smartphones, gadgets and social platforms. Dental hygiene is following suit with these awesome gadgets tailored to your child’s interests. We’ve come up with a list of top dental gadgets...
by admin | Apr 12, 2017 | Dental Tips for Parents
Summer is right around the corner! As the school year ends, daily routines may be interrupted by vacations, summer camps, and varying schedules. Here are some tips and tricks to create a dental action plan and schedule for the summer. Inspire Your ChildEvery child is...
by admin | Mar 2, 2017 | Dental Tips for Parents
After receiving the news that your child needs braces, there are certain steps that will happen before and after they are applied to the teeth. Although braces may seem like a complicated instrument, there is no mystery of what to expect while planning for them....
by admin | Feb 10, 2017 | Dental Tips for Parents
As a parent, you may have several questions about your child’s first dental appointment. How often should my child have a checkup? What should I expect to happen during the first checkup? How should we prepare? Have no fear! We are here to help guide our clients...
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