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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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Signs And Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea

Posted on 3 December 2018

While it will require a sleep study to diagnose and confirm sleep apnea, it is often easy to determine if a person has it or not simply by looking at the signs and symptoms the person is experiencing. Many dentists are now offering services to treat sleep apnea, and this is why your dentist may ask you questions about your sleep habits. If your dentist suspects you may have this, you will need to undergo the sleep study to verify it, and here are some of the signs that cause your dentist to suspect that you suffer from this condition. [Read More]

Here's Why You Should Choose a Dentist for Your Baby Before Their First Tooth Even Grows In

Posted on 1 November 2018

Choosing a dentist for your baby before their teeth even start growing in might not seem important, but there are plenty of good reasons to consider doing so. Here are just a few. Catch Problems Early One of the most important reasons to choose a dentist for your baby before their teeth ever start growing in is to make sure that any dental problems they might have are caught early. [Read More]

Can You Still Get Dental Implants With Dentures?

Posted on 10 October 2018

When you wear dentures, getting dental implants may seem like overkill, especially if you are completely edentulous and must wear a full set. However, dental implants can be immensely beneficial to denture users as support devices. Here are two ways they can help. Serve as Anchor Teeth People only missing several teeth in a row or who still have a few healthy ones in their mouths are typically fitted with partial dentures. [Read More]

Issues That Could Cause Problems With Your Dental Implant

Posted on 17 September 2018

Although dental implants have a nearly perfect rate of success, there are instances in which the implanted device fails. If you have recently received an implant and are having trouble with it, you may not understand what could be going wrong. Here are a few correctable issues that could be causing problems with your dental implant. Smoking A dental implant is more likely to fail if the device has been positioned in the mouth of a smoker. [Read More]