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Introducing Kids To Dental Visits: Tips For Parents

When I became a parent, I knew that I wanted to help my kids be comfortable with the dentist from a very young age. I started them with routine dental visits as babies so that those appointments were just a normal part of the schedule. I found a dentist who would work with me for these appointments, even when all they could do was check my baby's gums. Over the years, I learned lots of other tips for helping kids adapt to dental office visits. I created this site to share my tips to help other parents transition their children into a comfort zone with the dentist.

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3 Foods To Eat After A Root Canal Procedure In Order To Ward Off Infection

Posted on 9 October 2015

A root canal procedure is usually done to remove bacteria from the infected pulp in your tooth. After the procedure, it is important to keep your teeth clean in order to prevent infection. Your dentist will typically give you anti-bacterial medicine and suggest salt water rinses. However, you can also decrease your chances of infection by eating foods that are rich in anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties are great for treating and preventing infections. [Read More]

Need Dental Implants? How To Get Them On A Budget

Posted on 23 September 2015

If you have one or more missing teeth, you've probably already looked into replacing them with dental implants.  Dental implants are essentially the next best thing to natural teeth, and they have been shown to last for at least forty years!  However, with these benefits comes a price, and you may find that dental implants just aren't financially feasible for you.  However, even if you have a tight budget, there are still avenues you can take to obtain dental implants. [Read More]

How To Handle These 4 Dental Emergencies

Posted on 28 August 2015

When you have a dental emergency, the first thing you should do is call your dentist to be seen right away. However, these things often occur in the middle of the night or over the weekend when it isn't as easy to be seen right away. Here are some ways to handle dental emergencies if you can't get to the dentist. Toothache If you have a mild toothache, it is most likely not a dental emergency. [Read More]

When It's More Than Fear: 3 Tips For Surviving Dental Procedures When You Have An Anxiety Disorder

Posted on 11 August 2015

For many people, going to the dentist is scary and fraught with anxiety. In fact, approximately 5 to 8 percent of people avoid going to the dentist because they are scared. While most people who avoid the dentist, about two-thirds, are scared because they've had a bad experience, some people are scared because they have an underlying anxiety disorder, such as a panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder.  If you have an anxiety disorder, you face a particular set of challenges when you go to the dentist that other fearful people don't usually experience. [Read More]