by website@mysocialpractice.com | Feb 27, 2025 | blog, dental posts, general dental, pediatric
ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO take an active role in their dental health can set them up for a lifetime of healthy habits. One fun and effective way to engage your child in their oral care routine is by involving them in the process of choosing their own toothbrush. Here...
by website@mysocialpractice.com | Jan 8, 2025 | blog, dental posts, Endo, General, Ortho, pediatric
MEN AND WOMEN don’t always face the same dental health challenges, nor do they have the same dental health advantages. The bad news for women is that hormone changes during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can all contribute to oral health issues. It increases...
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...