Baby tooth getting loose? Your child might be on the tooth fairy’s agenda soon! Let’s talk about how to prepare for the tooth fairy so, everyone can make sure they are ready when it’s time for a visit! Why Do Baby Teeth Fall Out? It can feel confusing when your child experiences a loose tooth for the first time. But it can also feel exciting because it means they are growing up, and their adult or permanent teeth will soon come in. Your child might have many questions so it can be good to prepare ahead of time for how you want to answer them. Talking with them about their baby and adult teeth ..read more

We know you want to keep your kid’s smile healthy all year long! That’s why starting off the new year right is important. Here are our top tips to help make sure that your child’s smile stays healthy and strong. Why Caring for Baby Teeth is Important Baby teeth may seem tiny, but they are important, too! Taking good care of your child’s baby teeth is important because it can impact the health of their adult teeth in the future. When baby teeth are healthy, they work as placeholders to help ensure that your child’s adult teeth come in healthy and in alignment so that your child can have a healt ..read more

Losing a first baby tooth is a big milestone! Do you know what to do when your child’s tooth is loose? Let’s talk about what you should know so you can be prepared for when your child’s baby teeth become loose. What Does a Loose Baby Tooth Mean? Knowing what to do when your child’s tooth is loose starts with knowing why that tooth is starting to wiggle! When your child’s tooth becomes loose, it typically means that an adult tooth is close behind and getting ready to come to the surface. It’s probably been a while since you experienced a loose tooth yourself so you might not remember what it fe ..read more

Caring for your teeth is important at any age. So, when should your child get a dental cleaning? Here’s how to know when it’s time for a cleaning and how to prepare your child so that you can ensure they get the best care for their smile. What is a Dental Cleaning? Before we answer the question, “When should your child get a dental cleaning?” let’s talk about what a dental cleaning is. A dental cleaning is a professional cleaning that is done by a specialist called a dental hygienist who works alongside your child’s dentist to help keep their teeth looking and feeling their very best. Dental c ..read more

Signs of a pediatric dental emergency aren’t always obvious. It can be hard to know when to take your child to the dentist and when to care for their teeth at home. Here are 5 signs your child needs to see a dentist to help you feel confident about knowing how to address your child’s dental care needs. 1. First Teeth One of the first signs your child needs to see a dentist is when their baby teeth come in! While not a sign of a dental emergency, it’s recommended that your child have their first dental visit by 12 months of age or within 6 months of their first tooth erupting. Your child’s firs ..read more

Childhood is full of many firsts. Some can be exciting, while others can be scary. Your child’s first cavity can feel like a scary thing, but childhood cavities are actually quite common. We’re here to walk you through the process and help you ensure that your child’s smile gets the best care. What is a Cavity? If you’re faced with your child’s first cavity, you and your child might be feeling a lot of emotions. It can help to understand what a cavity is so that you can talk with your child about it in terms they can easily process. A cavity is simply a hole that forms in the outermost surface ..read more

Flossing is important for people of all ages in order to keep their teeth healthy. When you know how important flossing is, you want to get your kids started off right. So, when should your child start flossing? Here’s what you should know about your child’s dental care. The Importance of Flossing Did you know that studies show that brushing only reaches about 60% of the surfaces of your teeth, leaving nearly 40% vulnerable to the buildup of bacteria, food debris, and plaque that can lead to cavities and gum disease? This means brushing alone leaves nearly ⅓ of the surfaces of your teeth virtu ..read more

Baby tooth getting loose? Your child might be on the tooth fairy’s agenda soon! Let’s talk about how to prepare for the tooth fairy so, everyone can make sure they are ready when it’s time for a visit! Why Do Baby Teeth Fall Out? It can feel confusing when your child experiences a loose tooth for the first time. But it can also feel exciting because it means they are growing up, and their adult or permanent teeth will soon come in. Your child might have many questions so it can be good to prepare ahead of time for how you want to answer them. Talking with them about their baby and adult teeth ..read more

We know you want to keep your kid’s smile healthy all year long! That’s why starting off the new year right is important. Here are our top tips to help make sure that your child’s smile stays healthy and strong. Why Caring for Baby Teeth is Important Baby teeth may seem tiny, but they are important, too! Taking good care of your child’s baby teeth is important because it can impact the health of their adult teeth in the future. When baby teeth are healthy, they work as placeholders to help ensure that your child’s adult teeth come in healthy and in alignment so that your child can have a healt ..read more

Losing a first baby tooth is a big milestone! Do you know what to do when your child’s tooth is loose? Let’s talk about what you should know so you can be prepared for when your child’s baby teeth become loose. What Does a Loose Baby Tooth Mean? Knowing what to do when your child’s tooth is loose starts with knowing why that tooth is starting to wiggle! When your child’s tooth becomes loose, it typically means that an adult tooth is close behind and getting ready to come to the surface. It’s probably been a while since you experienced a loose tooth yourself so you might not remember what it fe ..read more