Teaching Your Children About the Dentist
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Teaching Your Children About the Dentist

I work as a clerical assistant in a pediatric dental office, and I am commonly surprised by the number of children who are scared of the dentist. Many kids think that cleanings will be painful, and they believe they will be scolded for eating sugary foods. Children are also extremely frightful of the noises made by the water spraying tools and the suction devices. As adults, we know that dental cleanings are easy and free of pain. We need to impart this knowledge to our children so they know not to fear the dentist. I have provided blogs that will help you speak with your child about dental care. Good communication, trips to your own dentist, and online videos can assist you. So will good brushing techniques that will make your child proud to see the dentist. Enjoy my articles so you can help your child build oral care confidence.

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  • Three Types Of Dental Implants And Three Good Reasons To Consider Using Them

    26 August 2016

    Dental implants not only improve your smile, they mimic the feel and efficiency of natural teeth. Below is a description of three types of dental implants, as well as three reasons to consider going the implant route. Three Types of Dental Implants Dental implants are used to replace individual teeth as well as for bridges, partial dentures, or full dentures. Individual Teeth Replacement Individual implants look very much like natural teeth.

  • How To Get Rid Of Black Spots From Chromogenic Bacteria Stains

    5 August 2016

    Black spots on the teeth can be frightening to see at first, because for many the first thought is decay. Fortunately, the actual cause of most black spots isn't decay but a type of bacteria called chromogenic bacteria. This bacteria reacts with iron in your saliva to create a black stain on the teeth. The following guide can help you understand and remove the bacterial stains permanently. How the spots form

  • Answering A Few Questions About Dental Crowns

    21 July 2016

    Receiving a dental crown can be a common option for helping to strengthen and restore a damaged tooth. Unfortunately, this can be a restorative procedure that many patients have little knowledge about, which may make it difficult for them to understand what getting a dental crown will be like. If you need a dental crown, you may benefit from having these few questions answered. How Long Will It Take For Your Crown To Be Completely Placed?

  • 3 Ways A Dental Implant Can Protect Your Oral Health

    4 July 2016

    As a dental implant replaces a lost tooth, it also helps to protect your oral health. Here are a few ways that the installation of a dental implant can help protect the health of your teeth and gums: Spacing Not only does the dental implant fill in the large gap left by a missing tooth. It also helps prevent irregular dental spacing that could make it difficult to clean your teeth properly.

  • 4 Reasons To Choose Dental Implants

    16 June 2016

    If you have any missing teeth or you need to have teeth pulled in the near future because of gum disease or other oral health problems, you are going to want to look into replacement teeth options. These options include partial dentures, bridges, dental implants, and more. Although there are benefits to each, here are four reasons to choose dental implants: Made From High Quality Materials: First off, it's important to note that dental implants are made of a much higher quality material over other tooth replacement options.