by website@mysocialpractice.com | Dec 26, 2024 | blog, dental posts, General, pediatric
CHILDREN DON’T HAVE to deal with a lot of the health problems that affect adults, but they aren’t exempt from the risk of gum disease. The harmful bacteria that cause gingivitis don’t care how old someone is. Gum Disease Causes The biggest cause of...
by website@mysocialpractice.com | Dec 11, 2024 | blog, dental posts, Endo, general dental, Ortho, pediatric
EVERY TUBE OF TOOTHPASTE with the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance has the same two things in common: it is sugar-free and it contains fluoride. Fluoride is a key building block in our tooth enamel. The sugary or acidic things we eat and drink pull minerals out of our...
by website@mysocialpractice.com | Nov 27, 2024 | blog, dental posts, general dental, pediatric
AS ADULTS, TOOTHACHES can quickly ruin an otherwise lovely day, but how much worse is it for a little kid who doesn’t know what’s happening? Toothaches have a variety of causes, and most of them are worth visiting the dentist, especially if they persist...
by website@mysocialpractice.com | Oct 23, 2024 | blog, dental posts, general dental, pediatric
THE REASON SUGAR is so dangerous for our oral health is that harmful oral bacteria love eating it as much as we do, and then they excrete acid onto our teeth. Tooth enamel might be the strongest substance in the human body, but even weak acids can erode it, which is...
by website@mysocialpractice.com | Oct 9, 2024 | blog, dental posts, Endo, general dental, Ortho, pediatric
ELDERLY PEOPLE ARE not the only people at risk of gum recession, even though that idea is where the expression “long in the tooth” originated. Some people are unlucky enough to be genetically prone to gum recession, but there are several avoidable factors...
by website@mysocialpractice.com | Oct 1, 2024 | blog, Children's Dental Health, dental posts, Pediatric Dentist
As parents, ensuring your child’s health and well-being involves a multitude of decisions, one of which includes their dental care. Understanding the right time to take your child to a pediatric dentist can set them up for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Here’s a guide...
